The case of the Kent v. United States (1966) ruled that:

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The case of Kent v. United States (1966) ruled that juveniles have the right to an attorney at a waiver hearing. The case involved a 16-year-old who was accused of committing multiple crimes and was being considered for transfer to adult court. The Supreme Court ruled that the juvenile court must provide the minor with due process protections, including the right to counsel, before waiving jurisdiction to adult court. This decision established the right to counsel for juveniles during the waiver process.

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