Question

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

The in re Gault case resulted in dismissal of any convictions if the victim doesn't appear in court during the hearings.
The in re Gault case resulted in jail time in an adult prison, instead of time in a place set aside for juveniles.
The in re Gault case resulted in the right of adults to a lawyer also being available for juveniles accused of crimes.
The in re Gault case resulted in granting accused criminals the right to a jury trial for any type of crime.

Answer 1

I think it is the third answer. Am I right?

Answer 2

Yes you are correct

Answer 3

Can you give an explanation?

Answer 4

you copied and pasted that from google?

Answer 5

@jimthompson5910 is this C?

Answer 6

Yes its correct, because the Supreme Court held that children facing delinquency prosecution have many of the same legal rights as adults in criminal court,

Answer 7

Alright. Thanks!

Answer 8

I agree. Check out this page
https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/facts-and-case-summary-re-gault
specifically the portion that reads `The Court noted that, had Gault been 18 at the time of his arrest, he would have been afforded the procedural safeguards available to adults. The Court closely examined the juvenile court system, ultimately determining that, while there are legitimate reasons for treating juveniles and adults differently, juveniles facing an adjudication of delinquency and incarceration are entitled to certain procedural safeguards under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.`