In+Re+Gault

**Year** On June 8th 1964 Gerald Gault was arrested. This case was argued in the Supreme Court on December 16th 1966 and a decision was reached on May 15th 1967 1/1

15 year-old NO COMMA Gerald Gault was taken into custody by the police because of a complain THAT CLAIMED claiming that he had made an obscene call. His parents were not informed of his arrest. There were two hearings. IN The first hearing COMMA his parents were told verbally about, NO COMMA his parents were informed about the second hearing on a note written by the arresting officer. The Gaults were also not informed about their right to a counsel. Additionally COMMA the arresting officerfiled a petition on June 9th stating "said minor is a delinquent minor and that it is necessary that some order be made by the honorable court for said minor's welfare" NO REASON TO USE QUOTE After prceedings SPELL before a juvenile court judge, Gerald Gault was commited to an Industrial School until he turned 21. 4/5
 * Summary**

The issue in this case was the due process clause of the 14th amendment. The justices argued over whether due process was followed. The 14th amendment says that government cannot take away a person's basic rights to 'life, liberty or property, without due process of law. DOES IT APPLY TO A MINOR? 4/5
 * Issue**

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The vote was 8-1 ruling in favor of the Gaults. The decision stated that Gerald Gaults commitment to the Industrial School was a clear violation of 14th amendment rights. WHY? EXPLAIN! 4/5
 * Decision**

This case established precedence for minors to be given the same rights and trial proceedings as adults. TELL ME MORE! 4/5
 * Significance**

"In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967)" Retrieved from [] "In re Gault" Retrieved from __http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1966/1966_116__
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21/25 = 84% (C+) YOU HAVE ALL THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS BUT COULD GIVEN MORE ANALYSIS AND EXPLANATION.