1. Associate Level Material
Appendix D
The Justice Systems
System Comparison Matrix
Copy and paste the characteristics of the juvenile justice system and the adult justice systems
into their respective columns. Place the characteristics that are relative to both the juvenile and
adult systems into the column labeled “Both”.
• Individuals arrested have the right to receive Miranda warnings.
• The purpose of the procedures is to punish the guilty.
• Individuals on trial have the constitutional right to a jury trial.
• Court jurisdiction is determined by age.
• Individuals have the right to counsel.
• Individuals on trial do not have a right to a jury trial.
• There is the ability to negotiate and plea bargain.
• Court proceedings are public.
• Purpose of procedures is to protect and treat.
• Proceedings are not considered criminal.
• Justice system personnel use discretion.
• Court proceedings are private.
• Court jurisdiction is determined by offense.
• Proceedings are considered criminal.
• Prosecutors and defense attorneys are key players in proceedings.
Juvenile Justice
Adult Justice System Both
System
• Court jurisdiction • Court proceedings • Individuals
is determined by age. are public. arrested have the right to
• Court proceedings • Court jurisdiction receive Miranda
are private. is determined by warnings.
offense. • The purpose of the
procedures is to punish
the guilty.
• Individuals on trial
have the constitutional
right to a jury trial.
• Individuals have
the right to counsel.
• Individuals on trial
do not have a right to a
jury trial.
• There is the ability
to negotiate and plea
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2. bargain.
• Proceedings are
not considered criminal.
• Purpose of
procedures is to protect
and treat.
• Proceedings are
not considered criminal.
• Justice system
personnel use discretion.
• Proceedings are
considered criminal.
• Prosecutors and
defense attorneys are
key players in
proceedings.
Issues Impacting the Juvenile Court System
Briefly review the discussions in the two clusters to which you were not assigned for this week’s
Discussion Question 1. In a 200- to 300-word response, address the main points for and against
the two controversial issues.
I think that children under the age of 16 should be tried as adults for more serious
crimes but they should receive the death penalty at that age. Children are liable
to make mistakes and if a child commits a crime so serious that other adults have
died for it, they should be punished hard, but should have the ability to seek the
help and guidance that they need. Those children have not even begun to live
yet or truly realize the mistakes of their ways yet. People like that should not be
on death row at the age of 15 or 14, they should be motivational speakers for
other kids going down that path. In my opinion the press should have the
freedom to publish pictures and names of juvenile offenders. In my opinion, that
takes precedence over a juvenile's right to privacy at a hearing. My reason for
stating such is the mere fact that the juvenile took the time out to commit a crime
therefore, why should they be granted a private hearing. If they are bold enough
to commit the crime than their faces should be published as well as their names
so society can be aware of who to look out for just in case they are wanted.
Furthermore according to the text it's a violation of the 1st amendment to prohibit
further disclosure at a juvenile hearing. How a juvenile is sentenced can be
determined from their past criminal record.
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3. Highlight the position you will defend in your final project.
• The juvenile justice system should focus on rehabilitation.
• The juvenile justice system should focus on punishment.
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