Question

Answer the question by selecting the correct answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. should have the right of equal protection under the law.

Explanation:

In this example, we learn that Gerald's counsel believes that the code under which Gerald was found delinquent was invalid. This was because the code was contrary to due process rights. Therefore, what the counsel is saying in these lines is that the code did not give equal protection under the law to Gerald, and that because of this, it should not be considered valid.

Answer 2

Answer:

d. should be treated exactly the same as adults in court

Explanation:

"Gerald's counsel argued that the juvenile code of Arizona under which Gerald was found delinquent was invalid because it was contrary to the due process rights: (1) notice of the charges with regard to their timeliness and specificity, (2) right to council, (3) right to confrontation and cross-examination, (4) privilege against self-incrimination, (5) right to a transcript of the trial record, and (6) right to appellate review."

- Mr. Justice Abe Fortas in re Gault

According to this quote, "Gerald's counsel" argued that juveniles

According to this quote,due process rights and privileges afforded to adults now also must be extended to people under 18 as well. Although the court did add certain stipulations to their decision