In re Gault: Juvenile Rights

In re Gault: Juvenile Rights

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History, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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In 1964, Gerald Gault, a 15-year-old from Arizona, was accused of making an offensive phone call. Without legal representation or knowledge of his rights, he was sentenced to six years in a state industrial school. His parents appealed, and the case reached the US Supreme Court. The Court ruled that juveniles have the same 14th Amendment rights as adults, setting a precedent for juvenile justice reform.

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What was the outcome of the appeal made by Gerald Galt's parents?

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Who represented Gerald Galt in the Supreme Court, and what constitutional amendments were cited in the argument?

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