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Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law

Larry J. Siegel, Brandon C. Welsh

Chapter 15

Juvenile Court Process: Pretrial, Trial, and Sentencing - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Discuss and identify the major participants in the juvenile adjudication process. What are each person's roles and responsibilities in the course of a juvenile trial?

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Problem 2

The criminal justice system in the United States is based on the adversarial process. Does the same adversary principle apply in the juvenile justice system?

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Problem 3

Children have certain constitutional rights at adjudication, such as the right to an attorney and the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses. But they do not have the right to a trial by jury. Should juvenile offenders have a constitutional right to a jury trial? Should each state make that determination? Discuss the legal decision that addresses this issue.

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Problem 4

What is the point of obtaining a predisposition report in the juvenile court? Is it of any value in cases where the child is released to the community? Does it have a significant value in serious juvenile crime cases?

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Problem 5

The standard of proof in juvenile adjudication is to show that the child is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Explain the meaning of this standard of proof in the US judicial system.

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Problem 6

Should states adopt get-tough sentences in juvenile justice or adhere to the individualized treatment model?

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Problem 7

What are blended sentences?

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Problem 8

Do you agree with the Supreme Court's 2005 ruling that prohibits the death penalty for juvenile offenders?

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