Case 13-2
Jacob was arrested and charged with manslaughter. He is 17 years old and has never been in trouble with the law. He ended up fighting back against a school bully. The bully started attacking Jacob and Jacob fought back by throwing a book at the bully's head. The book hit the bully causing him to fall to the ground. When he fell to the ground he hit his head extremely hard and as a result he died. Jacob is concerned that his case may be transferred to the adult criminal court system.
-If Jacob is facing these charges in a state that automatically transfers all juveniles who are suspected of murder/manslaughter to adult court the state utilizes:

Question

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Legislative waivers are used when a state has laws that automatically transfer certain juvenile cases, such as murder or manslaughter, to adult court without the need for a judicial or prosecutorial decision.

Case 13-2 Jacob Was Arrested and Charged with Manslaughter. He Is 17