Jerry G Case Study Questions

The video discusses the 1967 Supreme Court case of In re Gault, focusing on a 15-year-old, Jerry G, who was accused of making a lewd prank call. The case highlights issues of due process in juvenile court, as Jerry was arrested without his parents being informed, and faced informal hearings without proper legal procedures. Despite the lack of evidence and witness testimony, Jerry was sentenced to six years in juvenile detention. His parents' appeals were initially rejected, but the case eventually reached the US Supreme Court, which agreed to hear it, emphasizing the importance of due process rights for minors.

What year did the Supreme Court case involving Jerry G take place?

• 1965

• 1972

• 1970

• 1967

What was Jerry G accused of doing?

• Shoplifting

• Vandalizing property

• Making a prank call

• Stealing a car

How did Jerry G's mother find out about his arrest?

• From a neighbor

• From a letter

• From a friend

• From the police

What was missing from the initial juvenile court hearing?

• A judge

• A lawyer

• Witnesses

• A jury

How long was Jerry G sentenced to juvenile detention?

• One year

• Two months

• Three years

• Six years

What was the adult penalty for the same charge Jerry G faced?

• House arrest

• Two-month jail sentence and a $50 fine

• One-year probation

• Community service

What legal action did Jerry G's parents take after the sentencing?

• Appealed to the governor

• Requested a pardon

• Filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus

• Filed for a retrial

Which court rejected the habeas corpus petition filed by Jerry G's parents?

• District Court

• State Superior Court

• Federal Court

• County Court

What was the outcome of the state supreme court's decision?

• They confirmed the lower court's dismissal

• They overturned the decision

• They ordered a new trial

• They reduced the sentence

Which court agreed to hear Jerry G's case after the state supreme court's decision?

• District Court

• Federal Court

• County Court

• US Supreme Court