may 15, 1967 - In Re Gault
Description:
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that held that juveniles accused of crimes in a delinquency proceeding must be afforded many of the same due process rights as adults, such as the right to timely notification of the charges, the right to confront witnesses, the right against self-incrimination, and the right to counsel.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 15, 1967
Now
~ 58 years ago