Select Two of the Following Cases,and Explain Their Significance to the Juvenile

question 69

Essay

Select two of the following cases,and explain their significance to the juvenile justice system:
Kent v.U.S.(1966)
In re Gault (1967)
In re Winship (1970)
Breed v.Jones (1975)

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Definitions:

Indirectly

In a manner that is not directly caused by or not directly causing something, often involving one or more intermediate steps or agents.

Mental Age

A measure of an individual's cognitive ability compared to the average cognitive ability of individuals in a specific age group.

IQ

An abbreviation for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of a person’s cognitive abilities in relation to their age group.

Chronological Age

The amount of time that has passed since a person's birth, typically measured in years.