CJ 360 Quiz 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which stage in juvenile court corresponds to the sentencing stage in adult court?

Intake decision

Adjudication decision

Disposition decision (correct)

Detention decision

Why did the Supreme Court rule that Life Without Parole (LWOP) sentences are unconstitutional for juveniles (unless they are charged with murder) in the 2010 Graham v. Florida case?

The Supreme Court found these sentences violated juvenile's 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination

The Supreme Court found that these sentences violated juvenile's 6th Amendment right to the assistance of capable counsel (attorneys)

The Supreme Court found that these sentences violated juvenile's 8th Amendment right against cruel and unusual punishment (correct)

Which Supreme Court case granted certain due process rights to juveniles at discretionary waiver (transfer) hearings?

In re Winship (1970)

In re Gault (1967)

McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971)

Kent v. United States (1966) (correct)

When it comes to the detention decision point in the juvenile court process, this is the most frequently used option.

The youth is released to their parent/guardian Signup and view all the answers

This critical decision point in the juvenile court represents a process of determining whether or not there is enough evidence to find a youth to be a delinquent/a status offender:

Adjudication decision Signup and view all the answers

Since the 1970 Supreme Court decision in In re Winship, the legal burden of proof that must be established for the juvenile court to adjudicate offenders delinquent has been:

Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt Signup and view all the answers

If police arrest a youth due to his or her race and then a judge later sentences that youth more severely because of a lengthy prior record, that is an example of:

Bias amplification Signup and view all the answers

In the McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971) decision, the Supreme Court ruled that juveniles do not have the constitutional right to a jury trial.

True Signup and view all the answers

In this critical decision point in the juvenile court process, a decision is made about whether or not to detain a youth in secure confinement, nonsecure confinement, or to release them to guardians while they await further action on their case:

Detention decision Signup and view all the answers

During which critical decision point in the juvenile court process does the court decide whether or not to file a formal petition (charges) against the youth?

Intake decision Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Juvenile Court Processes and Key Decisions

The disposition decision stage corresponds to the sentencing stage in adult courts, where the juvenile court determines how to handle the charges against the youth.
The Supreme Court's ruling in Graham v. Florida (2010) declared Life Without Parole (LWOP) sentences unconstitutional for juveniles (except for murder cases), citing violations of the 8th Amendment against cruel and unusual punishment.
In Kent v. United States (1966), the Supreme Court granted juveniles certain due process rights during discretionary waiver (transfer) hearings, enhancing protection under the law.
At the detention decision point, the most common outcome for youth is their release to a parent or guardian, rather than being placed in secure detention.
The adjudication decision determines if sufficient evidence exists to label a youth as delinquent or a status offender, serving as a critical juncture in the court process.
Following the In re Winship (1970) ruling, the juvenile court must establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt for adjudicating offenders, raising the standard of proof required.
Bias amplification occurs when racial biases affect the treatment of youths in the system, such as more severe sentencing for young minorities or perceptions of increased risk regarding their release.
In the McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971) case, juveniles were denied the constitutional right to a jury trial, reinforcing differences between juvenile and adult legal rights.
The detention decision involves determining whether to confine a youth securely, non-securely, or release them while awaiting case developments, impacting their immediate legal status.
The intake decision stage is critical for resolving whether to file a formal petition against the youth, influencing the progression of their case through the juvenile justice system.

Description

Test your knowledge with these flashcards for CJ 360. This quiz focuses on juvenile court procedures, including the critical stages and Supreme Court rulings on juvenile sentencing. Challenge yourself to understand key concepts like disposition decisions and Life Without Parole sentences.