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Texas Juvenile Justice: The Need For A “Second Look” At Juvenile Prison Sentences, Kyle Jenkins
Texas Juvenile Justice: The Need For A “Second Look” At Juvenile Prison Sentences, Kyle Jenkins
St. Mary's Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Undocumented Citizens Of The United States: The Repercussions Of Denying Birth Certificates, Anna L. Lichtenberger
Undocumented Citizens Of The United States: The Repercussions Of Denying Birth Certificates, Anna L. Lichtenberger
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract forthcoming
Deterrence, David Crump
The Right To Treatment For Juveniles In Texas: A Legislative Proposal., Mark H. Marshall
The Right To Treatment For Juveniles In Texas: A Legislative Proposal., Mark H. Marshall
St. Mary's Law Journal
Studies of adult prison populations show large percentages of such populations are juvenile offenders. The right to treatment concept emerged as a solution to this perplexing problem. The right to treatment guarantees juveniles post-adjudicative care and treatment aimed at rehabilitation. Courts have indicated a willingness to support the right to treatment concept. However, legislatures limit courts power to affect change. To fully implement the right to treatment, legislatures must establish an express right to treatment for institutionalized juveniles and set standards to ensure this right. The Texas Legislature has an excellent start toward this goal, but it should not be …
Reaching Age Seventeen Does Not Render Appeal Of Waiver Moot But Only Prevents A Remand If The Case Is Reversed., Cynthia Hollingsworth Cox
Reaching Age Seventeen Does Not Render Appeal Of Waiver Moot But Only Prevents A Remand If The Case Is Reversed., Cynthia Hollingsworth Cox
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Vernon's Annotated Texas Civil Statutes Article 2338-1, Section 3(F), Defining Delinquent Child As One Who Habitually So Deports Himself As To Injure Or Endanger The Morals Or Health Of Himself Or Others, Is Not Unconstitutionally Vague., Raul Garcia
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Due Process And The Juvenile Offender., Carlos Cadena
Due Process And The Juvenile Offender., Carlos Cadena
St. Mary's Law Journal
For over sixty years, courts consistently found notions of due process inapplicable in juvenile proceedings. The goal of the juvenile court movement was to establish systems of education and protection of errant children, rather than deterrence and retribution. To accomplish these results, the juvenile court was shorn of all resemblance to criminal courts. Public hearings were to be avoided and the intervention of counsel was not required, since the juvenile judge represented both the child and the state. However, it became clear that children were receiving the protection of the state because they engaged in criminal conduct and with little …
To Insure Due Process And Equal Protection, Such Facts As Are Necessary To Adjudicate A Child Delinquent Must Be Proved Beyond A Reasonable Doubt Rather Than By A Preponderance Of The Evidence., G. P. Hardy Iii
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.