Supreme Court Cases that impacted juvenile rights.

  1. Identify and explain at least three Supreme Court Cases that impacted juvenile rights. Discuss the decisions made by the Supreme Court that led to trends in handling juveniles. Describe statutory exclusion
    and discuss some of the issues involving this exclusion.
  2. What rights should be restored to a convicted felon when he or she has completed the court-imposed sentence? What rights should not be restored? Should the restoration of rights be automatic, or should the
    felon have to apply for restoration? How should this process work? Justify your responses.
  3. How did Morrissey v. Brewer impact parolees? What impact did the truth in the sentencing movement have on parolees? If you could make three changes in the present parole system what would they be? Support your response.
  4. Compare and contrast the typical female and male offenders. Discuss special and unique problems of
    these offenders. Do female inmates tend to receive differential treatment? Why or why not? Many juveniles are convicted of committing violent crimes. Discuss some of the concerns regarding trying and sentencing male and female juveniles in the adult system.

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