Question 1

Discuss the differences in adult and juvenile court proceedings, and why these differences exist.

Accepted Answer

The main differences between adult and juvenile court proceedings lie in the approach to rehabilitation and punishment, as well as the level of confidentiality and privacy afforded to juvenile offenders.

In adult court proceedings, the focus is often on punishment and retribution for the crime committed. The goal is to hold the offender accountable for their actions and to deter future criminal behavior. Sentences in adult court can include incarceration, fines, and community service, with the primary aim of punishing the offender for their actions.

On the other hand, juvenile court proceedings are more focused on rehabilitation and the best interests of the child. The goal is to address the underlying issues that may have contributed to the juvenile's criminal behavior and to provide them with the support and resources they need to turn their lives around. Sentences in juvenile court can include counseling, probation, and community service, with the primary aim of helping the juvenile offender to learn from their mistakes and become a productive member of society.

These differences exist because of the recognition that juveniles are still developing and are more susceptible to influence and guidance. The juvenile justice system aims to provide young offenders with the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and to make positive changes in their lives, rather than simply punishing them for their actions. Additionally, the level of confidentiality and privacy in juvenile court proceedings is higher in order to protect the privacy and future opportunities of the juvenile offender, recognizing that they have the potential to grow and change. Overall, the differences in adult and juvenile court proceedings reflect the different goals and approaches of the justice system when dealing with offenders of different ages.

Question 2

Where was the first juvenile court created?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cook County 
B)  Crook County 
C)  Clerk County 
D)  Check County 
A)  Cook County 
B)  Crook County 
C)  Clerk County 
D)  Check County A

Question 3

In In re Winship, the issue of due process was addressed, granting juvenile certain due process rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In __________, the Supreme Court held that the Eighth Amendment forbids mandatory LWOP for juvenile homicide offenders

Accepted Answer

A)  Thompson v. Oklahoma 
B)  Stanford v. Kentucky 
C)  Graham v. Florida 
D)  Miller v. Alabama 
A)  Thompson v. Oklahoma 
B)  Stanford v. Kentucky 
C)  Graham v. Florida 
D)  Miller v. Alabama

Question 5

Summarize the prevailing case law on the death penalty and LWOP sentences in juvenile proceedings.

Accepted Answer

The prevailing case law on the death pen

Question 6

The one constitutional right that has not been extended to juvenile court proceedings is jury trials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the constitutional rights afforded to juveniles and the Supreme Court cases that guarantee these rights.

Accepted Answer

Juveniles are afforded several constitut

Question 8

The safeguards provided in Kent v. U.S were the right to a transfer hearing, right to counsel at the hearing, access to records, and written statements of the reasons for the judge's decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the early 20th century, juvenile proceedings were considered civil proceedings. Because juvenile proceedings were considered civil, which of the following constitutional protections were not guaranteed to juveniles?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to counsel 
B)  The right against self-incrimination 
C)  The right of notice of the charge(s) against them 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The right to counsel 
B)  The right against self-incrimination 
C)  The right of notice of the charge(s) against them 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following are actions the juvenile court can take under the parens patriae philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Probation 
B)  Removing neglected or abused youths from their home 
C)  Placing delinquent youth in a secure confinement 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Probation 
B)  Removing neglected or abused youths from their home 
C)  Placing delinquent youth in a secure confinement 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

The Supreme Court abolished the death penalty for juvenile offenders who commit a capital offense under the age of 18 in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thompson v. Oklahoma 
B)  Stanford v. Kentucky 
C)  Roper v. Simmons 
D)  Atkins v. Virginia 
A)  Thompson v. Oklahoma 
B)  Stanford v. Kentucky 
C)  Roper v. Simmons 
D)  Atkins v. Virginia

Question 12

Which of the following is a difference the courts recognize between juveniles and adults that demonstrates the former cannot be classified among the worst offenders deserving of the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juveniles have a lack of maturity and an underdeveloped sense of responsibility 
B)  Juveniles are more susceptible to outside influences 
C)  A juvenile's character is not as well formed as that of an adult 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Juveniles have a lack of maturity and an underdeveloped sense of responsibility 
B)  Juveniles are more susceptible to outside influences 
C)  A juvenile's character is not as well formed as that of an adult 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

In Graham v. Florida, the Court left it to the states to determine whether to use LWOP for juveniles who commit murder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Roper v. Simmons overturned the Court's decision in Stanford v. Kentucky and abolished death sentences for juveniles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The opportunity for parole does not have to be given to juveniles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What year did the Supreme Court begin to apply constitutional safeguards to juvenile court proceedings?

Accepted Answer

A)  1866 
B)  1966 
C)  1976 
D)  1996 
A)  1866 
B)  1966 
C)  1976 
D)  1996

Question 17

All of the following were due process rights afforded to juveniles through the Supreme Court case of In re Gault EXCEPT for:

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to a transfer hearing 
B)  The right to counsel 
C)  The right to cross-examine witnesses 
D)  The right against self-incrimination 
A)  The right to a transfer hearing 
B)  The right to counsel 
C)  The right to cross-examine witnesses 
D)  The right against self-incrimination

Question 18

In juvenile court proceedings today, states only need to prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In __________, the Supreme Court ruled that the transfer decision from juvenile court to criminal court is a "critically important stage" in the judicial proceedings and provided four safeguards before a transfer.

Accepted Answer

A)  In re Gault 
B)  In re Winship 
C)  Kent v. U.S 
D)  Breed v. Jones 
A)  In re Gault 
B)  In re Winship 
C)  Kent v. U.S 
D)  Breed v. Jones

Question 20

The Supreme Court ruled on the use of life without parole for juveniles who commit non-homicide offenses in which case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thompson v. Oklahoma 
B)  Stanford v. Kentucky 
C)  Graham v. Florida 
D)  Miller v. Alabama 
A)  Thompson v. Oklahoma 
B)  Stanford v. Kentucky 
C)  Graham v. Florida 
D)  Miller v. Alabama

Discuss the differences in adult and juvenile court proceedings, and why these differences exist.

Where was the first juvenile court created?

In In re Winship, the issue of due process was addressed, granting juvenile certain due process rights.

In __________, the Supreme Court held that the Eighth Amendment forbids mandatory LWOP for juvenile homicide offenders

Summarize the prevailing case law on the death penalty and LWOP sentences in juvenile proceedings.

The one constitutional right that has not been extended to juvenile court proceedings is jury trials.

Explain the constitutional rights afforded to juveniles and the Supreme Court cases that guarantee these rights.

The safeguards provided in Kent v. U.S were the right to a transfer hearing, right to counsel at the hearing, access to records, and written statements of the reasons for the judge's decision.

In the early 20^th century, juvenile proceedings were considered civil proceedings. Because juvenile proceedings were considered civil, which of the following constitutional protections were not guaranteed to juveniles?

Which of the following are actions the juvenile court can take under the parens patriae philosophy?

The Supreme Court abolished the death penalty for juvenile offenders who commit a capital offense under the age of 18 in __________.

Which of the following is a difference the courts recognize between juveniles and adults that demonstrates the former cannot be classified among the worst offenders deserving of the death penalty?

In Graham v. Florida, the Court left it to the states to determine whether to use LWOP for juveniles who commit murder.

Roper v. Simmons overturned the Court's decision in Stanford v. Kentucky and abolished death sentences for juveniles.

The opportunity for parole does not have to be given to juveniles.

What year did the Supreme Court begin to apply constitutional safeguards to juvenile court proceedings?

All of the following were due process rights afforded to juveniles through the Supreme Court case of In re Gault EXCEPT for:

In juvenile court proceedings today, states only need to prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence.

In __________, the Supreme Court ruled that the transfer decision from juvenile court to criminal court is a "critically important stage" in the judicial proceedings and provided four safeguards before a transfer.

The Supreme Court ruled on the use of life without parole for juveniles who commit non-homicide offenses in which case?

An Overview of the Judicial System and Correctional Law

Religion in Prison

Searches, Seizures, and Privacy

Rights to Visitation and Association

Rights to Use of Mail, Internet, and Telephone

Rights to Rehabilitation and Medical Care

Prisoner Legal Services

Additional Constitutional Issues

Isolated Confinement and the Hole and Administrative Segregation

Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings

Use of Force

The Death Penalty

Parole and Probation

Legal Remedies Available to Prisoners

Selected Federal Statutes Affecting Prisoners

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Exam 14: Juvenile and Youthful Offenders

Discuss the differences in adult and juvenile court proceedings, and why these differences exist.

Where was the first juvenile court created?

In In re Winship, the issue of due process was addressed, granting juvenile certain due process rights.

In __________, the Supreme Court held that the Eighth Amendment forbids mandatory LWOP for juvenile homicide offenders

Summarize the prevailing case law on the death penalty and LWOP sentences in juvenile proceedings.

The one constitutional right that has not been extended to juvenile court proceedings is jury trials.

Explain the constitutional rights afforded to juveniles and the Supreme Court cases that guarantee these rights.

The safeguards provided in Kent v. U.S were the right to a transfer hearing, right to counsel at the hearing, access to records, and written statements of the reasons for the judge's decision.

In the early 20th century, juvenile proceedings were considered civil proceedings. Because juvenile proceedings were considered civil, which of the following constitutional protections were not guaranteed to juveniles?

Which of the following are actions the juvenile court can take under the parens patriae philosophy?

The Supreme Court abolished the death penalty for juvenile offenders who commit a capital offense under the age of 18 in __________.

Which of the following is a difference the courts recognize between juveniles and adults that demonstrates the former cannot be classified among the worst offenders deserving of the death penalty?

In Graham v. Florida, the Court left it to the states to determine whether to use LWOP for juveniles who commit murder.

Roper v. Simmons overturned the Court's decision in Stanford v. Kentucky and abolished death sentences for juveniles.

The opportunity for parole does not have to be given to juveniles.

What year did the Supreme Court begin to apply constitutional safeguards to juvenile court proceedings?

All of the following were due process rights afforded to juveniles through the Supreme Court case of In re Gault EXCEPT for:

In juvenile court proceedings today, states only need to prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence.

In __________, the Supreme Court ruled that the transfer decision from juvenile court to criminal court is a "critically important stage" in the judicial proceedings and provided four safeguards before a transfer.

The Supreme Court ruled on the use of life without parole for juveniles who commit non-homicide offenses in which case?

An Overview of the Judicial System and Correctional Law

Religion in Prison

Searches, Seizures, and Privacy

Rights to Visitation and Association

Rights to Use of Mail, Internet, and Telephone

Rights to Rehabilitation and Medical Care

Prisoner Legal Services

Additional Constitutional Issues

Isolated Confinement and the Hole and Administrative Segregation

Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings

Use of Force

The Death Penalty

Parole and Probation

Legal Remedies Available to Prisoners

Selected Federal Statutes Affecting Prisoners

Filters

In the early 20^th century, juvenile proceedings were considered civil proceedings. Because juvenile proceedings were considered civil, which of the following constitutional protections were not guaranteed to juveniles?