The purpose of this assignment is to assess the implications of delinquency on the legal system.

1. Research a case of a juvenile who was waived to adult status.

2. Explain the mechanisms and rationale for waiving a juvenile to adult status.

3. Compare the rights and procedures in an adult’s trial with those of a juvenile’s proceedings.

4. Describe any case law that prompted changes and logic in the ruling of a case involving a juvenile. Your essay should be a minimum of three pages, not including the title and reference pages. You must use a minimum of three sources that should be properly cited. All references should be formatted in APA style