The Landmark Case of Schall V

question 69

Multiple Choice

The landmark case of Schall v. Martin upheld the right of states to:

• A)Detain a child before trial for his or her protection or public safety.
• B)Remove abusive parents from delinquent youths' homes.
• C)Waive juveniles to adult court for violent offenses.
• D)Waive children as young as 16 years to adult court for certain offenses.

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Definitions:

Repossession Proceedings

The legal process by which a lender takes back property when the borrower defaults on payments.

Insolvent

A financial state in which an individual or organization cannot meet its debt obligations due to lack of funds.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

A form of bankruptcy that involves the liquidation of a debtor's non-exempt assets to pay off creditors and discharge debts.

Filing Of A Petition

The formal process of submitting a document to a court or authoritative body requesting a specific legal action or decision.