Case 13-2 Jacob Was Arrested and Charged with Manslaughter. He Is 17

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Case 13-2
Jacob was arrested and charged with manslaughter. He is 17 years old and has never been in trouble with the law. He ended up fighting back against a school bully. The bully started attacking Jacob and Jacob fought back by throwing a book at the bully's head. The book hit the bully causing him to fall to the ground. When he fell to the ground he hit his head extremely hard and as a result he died. Jacob is concerned that his case may be transferred to the adult criminal court system.
-In which way would Jacob's experience be different if his case is transferred to the adult system?

• A) Jacob would have to be Mirandized only in the adult system.
• B) Jacob's defense attorney would play a different role in the adult system.
• C) Jacob would only have the right to a hearing in the adult system.
• D) Jacob's court proceedings would be open to the public in the adult system.

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