In Re Gault (1966)
Details of the Case: Gerald Gault allegedly made an obscene phone call and was taken into custody. His parents were not made aware that he had been taken into custody and after court proceedings was supposed to go to the State Industrial School until he turned 21.
Decision and Justification: 8 votes for Gault, 1 against. The court ruled that this simply did not comply with the Constitution. In order for his proceeding to have happened, it had to comply with the 14th Amendment, which included that his parents should have been notified, right to counsel, and protection against self-incrimination, among other things. This also violated the 6th Amendment and the rights related to criminal prosecutions.
Lasting Effect: When a juvenille is convicted, police and other authorities make an effort to notify parents in order to comply with the Constitution.
Important Details: Gault was 15 years old. He had previously been placed under probation. His parents had been at work when he was arrested.
Decision and Justification: 8 votes for Gault, 1 against. The court ruled that this simply did not comply with the Constitution. In order for his proceeding to have happened, it had to comply with the 14th Amendment, which included that his parents should have been notified, right to counsel, and protection against self-incrimination, among other things. This also violated the 6th Amendment and the rights related to criminal prosecutions.
Lasting Effect: When a juvenille is convicted, police and other authorities make an effort to notify parents in order to comply with the Constitution.
Important Details: Gault was 15 years old. He had previously been placed under probation. His parents had been at work when he was arrested.