Assignment:
Case brief on In re Winship, 397 US 358 - Supreme Court 1970
The significance of this landmark juvenile case deals with juveniles' due process rights and proof beyond a reasonable doubt. This case forced the Supreme Court to rule juveniles are entitled to the same due process rights and proof beyond a reasonable doubt standard given to adults.
Read the In re Winship, 397 US 358 - Supreme Court 1970 case
You may also research the case.
Brief the case using the 7-step outline in Briefing Court Cases
Summarize the facts of the case in a 200-word summary of the case that includes the issue the Supreme Court was asked to decide on.
After summarizing the case, provide a 200-word analysis of the decision and include your opinion.
Your analysis is the most important part of this assignment.
The requirements for your paper are:
200 word summary and 200 word analysis (400 words total).
Double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font, APA formatting