How a Prank Call Led to Kids Having Rights | In re Gault

The video covers the case of Jerry Galt, a 15-year-old arrested for making obscene phone calls. His legal journey highlights the lack of due process in juvenile courts, leading to a Supreme Court case. The Court ruled that juveniles have the same rights as adults under the 14th Amendment, including the right to remain silent, know charges, have a lawyer, and more. This landmark decision reformed the juvenile justice system, ensuring constitutional protections for minors.

What was the initial reason for Jerry Galt's arrest?

• He skipped school.

• He made a prank call.

• He was caught stealing.

• He was involved in a fight.

During Jerry's formal hearing, what was notably absent?

• The presence of the accuser.

• The presence of Jerry's parents.

• The presence of the judge.

• The presence of a lawyer for Jerry.

What was the maximum punishment for an adult convicted of the same crime as Jerry?

• Six years in detention.

• A $100 fine and one year in jail.

• A $50 fine and two months in jail.

• Community service.

What legal action did Jerry's parents take after his conviction?

• They hired a private investigator.

• They moved to another state.

• They filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

• They accepted the verdict.

What was the broader question the Supreme Court needed to address in Jerry's case?

• Whether juveniles should be tried as adults.

• Whether the Constitution protects juveniles like adults.

• Whether the juvenile detention centers are effective.

• Whether prank calls should be considered a serious crime.

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the rights of juveniles?

• Juveniles should be tried in adult courts.

• Juveniles have fewer rights than adults.

• Juveniles have the same rights as adults under the 14th Amendment.

• Juveniles should not have any rights.

What was the impact of the Gault case on the juvenile justice system?

• It had no significant impact.

• It abolished juvenile courts.

• It allowed judges to give harsher punishments.

• It ensured juveniles received constitutional protections.