Question

Which of the following best describes the significance of the in re Gault case

Answer 1

C is the answer because

Gault Case Changed Juvenile Law In 1967 a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision gave juveniles accused of crimes the same due process rights as adults.

Answer 2

A. The in re Gault case resulted in dismissal of any convictions if the victim doesn't appear in court during the hearings.

B. The in re Gault case resulted in jail time, as opposed to time in a juvenile detention center, for juvenile suspects who are convicted of serious crimes.

C. The in re Gault case resulted in due process rights for adults being available for juveniles accused of crimes.

D. The in re Gault case resulted in granting accused criminals the right to confront their accuser in court before a judge.


I would pick A.