TERM 1
Ring vs Arizona
DEFINITION 1
in cases where the death penalty is at stake the jury not the
judge decides on the existence of aggravating factors.
TERM 2
Kent Vs. United States
DEFINITION 2
in juvenile cases the juvenile is entitl ed to: 1. a hearing in the
matter of waiver of jurisdiction 2. Assis tance of counsel in a
hearing of waiver of jurisdiction 3. defe nse counsel must have
access to all social records 4. judge's d ecision in waiver hearing
must contain a statement that is ba sed on a full investigation
including the reason for the waiver.
TERM 3
In Re Gault
DEFINITION 3
Extended the due process rights of notification of charges,
right to confront witnesses, right against self incrimination,
and the right to counsel.
TERM 4
Breed vs Jones
DEFINITION 4
attached double jeopardy to cases where juveniles are
adjudicated in juvenile court and then waived to criminal
court
TERM 5
Schall v. Martin
DEFINITION 5
preventative detention is permissible if there is adequate
concern that future crimes will be committed, although the
juvenile has ta right to a hearing on detention.
