History Of The Juvenile Justice System
The justice system is a forever changing system. Improvements are always being made and laws are always being passed. The justice system is much like evolution, it is constantly adapting to its environment. In 1908 in Chicago one of the most significant changes in history occurred in the justice system. This improvement in the justice system gave second chances to many deserving criminals. Children are the most capable people to change. The Juvenile justice system was introduced in Chicago and the history of Juvenile justice changed forever. Soon after many other countries noticed the major improvements in crime in America and decided to give Juvenile Justice a try.
Juvenile is defined as ‘young persons no longer babies but not yet fully …show more content…
However the Roper v Simmons trial ruled that if a person was a juvenile at the time of the crime they could not be executed. Seventeen year old Christopher Simmons was sentenced to death after he plead guilty to premeditating the murder of 46 year old Shirley Crook., Crook was tied up and thrown off of a bridge on September 9, 1993. Simmons intentionally and maliciously committed the cold hearted murder of Shirley Crook. Simmons appealed his case claiming that execution of a juvenile was cruel and unusual punishment and a violation of the Eight Amendment. The Supreme Court …show more content…
Germany set up the “Beijing Rules” on November 29, 1985. These rules contain specific provisions on the treatment of juveniles throughout the justice system.
Germany has three categories of youth. People under the age of 14 are considered children, 14 to 18 year olds are considered juveniles and 19-21 year olds are adolescents.
Juvenile Justice Systems have made many changes since 1899. When the justice system was first introduced juvenile courts were nothing more than a quick conversation with a judge. The offenders were not even influenced to have an attorney present. In 1967, the ruling of ‘In re Gault” gave youth offenders the right to due process.
“In re Gault” was the case of a 15 year old boy who made inappropriate phone calls to his female neighbor on June 8, 1964. The boy and one of his friends were arrested however Gault was on probation for being present in the stealing of a purse. During the trial for the obscene phone calls the victim was not present to identify who had made the phone calls. Therefore, Gault appealed his case claiming that he was denied his rights of due process and the “beyond a reasonable doubt” statement. The court agreed with Gault. This case gave youth offenders more
Juvenile is defined as ‘young persons no longer babies but not yet fully …show more content…
However the Roper v Simmons trial ruled that if a person was a juvenile at the time of the crime they could not be executed. Seventeen year old Christopher Simmons was sentenced to death after he plead guilty to premeditating the murder of 46 year old Shirley Crook., Crook was tied up and thrown off of a bridge on September 9, 1993. Simmons intentionally and maliciously committed the cold hearted murder of Shirley Crook. Simmons appealed his case claiming that execution of a juvenile was cruel and unusual punishment and a violation of the Eight Amendment. The Supreme Court …show more content…
Germany set up the “Beijing Rules” on November 29, 1985. These rules contain specific provisions on the treatment of juveniles throughout the justice system.
Germany has three categories of youth. People under the age of 14 are considered children, 14 to 18 year olds are considered juveniles and 19-21 year olds are adolescents.
Juvenile Justice Systems have made many changes since 1899. When the justice system was first introduced juvenile courts were nothing more than a quick conversation with a judge. The offenders were not even influenced to have an attorney present. In 1967, the ruling of ‘In re Gault” gave youth offenders the right to due process.
“In re Gault” was the case of a 15 year old boy who made inappropriate phone calls to his female neighbor on June 8, 1964. The boy and one of his friends were arrested however Gault was on probation for being present in the stealing of a purse. During the trial for the obscene phone calls the victim was not present to identify who had made the phone calls. Therefore, Gault appealed his case claiming that he was denied his rights of due process and the “beyond a reasonable doubt” statement. The court agreed with Gault. This case gave youth offenders more