Court cases

Gideon v. Wainwright

Gave 6th amendment rights to receive notice of charges, right to counsel, right to confront and cross-examine, right to receive transcript of the proceedings, and right to appellate review.

In re Gault

Ruled that juveniles have the right to court process rights to counsel, cross-examination, transcripts, and appellate review, as not giving these rights violates the 14th amendment.

Kent v. United States

Ruled that juveniles have a right to a transfer hearing in which evidence is presented.

In re Winship

Stated that juveniles are entitled to proof beyond a reasonable doubt, related to the 14th amendment.

McKeiver v. Pennsylvania

Ruled that juveniles do not have a constitutional right to jury trials in delinquency cases.

Breed v. Jones

Ruled that juveniles cannot be tried for the same offense twice, once in juvenile and then in adult court.