Today we will look at three cases involving Juvenile offenders. The third and final case is probably the most famous Supreme Court juvenile case. In this case, Gerald Gault and his attorney set the precedent for all future cases in which minors are involved.
It is easy for states and local authorities to sometimes overlook the Constitutional rights of juvenile offenders because they go through a different court system. But, we must never forget that every citizen has the same rights and priviledges guaranted in the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments. Due process and criminal procedure are fundamental when it comes to equal treatment under the law.
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