Exam 15: Juvenile Justice

Match the characteristic to the type of proceedings,adult,juvenile,or both. A)Both juvenile and adult proceedings B)Juvenile proceedings C)Adult criminal proceedings -Right against self-incrimination

Match the Supreme Court case to its decision. A)Severely restricted the conditions under which transfers from juvenile to adult court may occur. B)Juveniles do not have a constitutional right to trial by a jury of their peers. C)Set the evidentiary standard in delinquency cases as proof beyond a reasonable doubt. D)Permitted pretrial detention of juveniles and held that it may be necessary for the protection of the child and others. E)Held that mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles convicted of homicide are unconstitutional. F)Held that sentencing a juvenile to life without the possibility of parole for a crime not involving homicide was unconstitutional. G)Provided juveniles with basic due process rights at hearings that could result in institutional commitment. H)Prohibited execution of offenders who committed capital crimes when under the age of 18. I)Held that the age of suspects must be considered when determining whether they would feel free not to respond to police questioning. J)Required courts to provide the essentials of due process in juvenile proceedings. -Roper v.Simmons

The Supreme Court has stated that a suspect's age must be considered when determining whether that suspect would feel free not to respond to police questioning.

Research shows that black juveniles who commit delinquent offenses are more likely than white juveniles to be held in private secure facilities.

The child-savers movement

The ________ Act created the first juvenile court that was separate in form and function from adult criminal courts.

Mary is 15 years old.One day she breaks into Bob's apartment and steals his TV.Mary is a(n)________ child.

Match the characteristic to the type of proceedings,adult,juvenile,or both. A)Both juvenile and adult proceedings B)Juvenile proceedings C)Adult criminal proceedings -Public record of proceedings

The legal principle of parens patriae

The ________ hearing is similar to an adult criminal trial.

During the 21st century,several Supreme Court cases focused specifically on the types of punishments that may be imposed on juveniles convicted of homicide.List these cases and explain how juveniles who have been convicted of homicide may be sentenced in light of these decisions.

Juvenile courts have original jurisdiction over juveniles charged with

Status offenders are delinquent children who have been transferred to adult court.

Delinquent children would be considered criminals if they were adults.

Match the Supreme Court case to its decision. A)Severely restricted the conditions under which transfers from juvenile to adult court may occur. B)Juveniles do not have a constitutional right to trial by a jury of their peers. C)Set the evidentiary standard in delinquency cases as proof beyond a reasonable doubt. D)Permitted pretrial detention of juveniles and held that it may be necessary for the protection of the child and others. E)Held that mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles convicted of homicide are unconstitutional. F)Held that sentencing a juvenile to life without the possibility of parole for a crime not involving homicide was unconstitutional. G)Provided juveniles with basic due process rights at hearings that could result in institutional commitment. H)Prohibited execution of offenders who committed capital crimes when under the age of 18. I)Held that the age of suspects must be considered when determining whether they would feel free not to respond to police questioning. J)Required courts to provide the essentials of due process in juvenile proceedings. -In re Winship

Match the characteristic to the type of proceedings,adult,juvenile,or both. A)Both juvenile and adult proceedings B)Juvenile proceedings C)Adult criminal proceedings -Right to an attorney

Reform schools created by the child savers movement focused on pre-delinquent children.

________ strategies for changing the juvenile justice system involve direct managerial changes brought about by the efforts of administrators,policymakers,and elected officials.

Match the type of juvenile hearing to its description. A)Part of the intake process;may be conducted by a judge or officer of the court and may involve diversion of the juvenile to a social service agency. B)Similar to an adult criminal trial;the fact-finding process by which the court determines whether there is enough evidence to sustain the allegations C)Determines if there is probable cause to believe the juvenile committed the alleged act. D)Occurs only in cases involving serious offenses;determines whether the case should be handled by the adult criminal court. E)Used to decide what treatment or penalty the court should impose on a delinquent juvenile. -Dispositional hearing

Children who purchase cigarettes or alcohol are considered to be