The Supreme Court case that ruled that juveniles are not entitled to a trial by jury in delinquency proceedings was _______________.

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The landmark case of McKeiver v. Pennsylvania in 1971 ruled that juveniles do not have a constitutional right to a trial by jury in delinquency proceedings. This case established that the juvenile court system has its own unique procedures and protections. Option A, In re Gault, established the right to counsel for juveniles, while option C, Breed v. Jones, ruled that a juvenile cannot be tried as an adult for the same offense after having been found delinquent. Option D, Kent v. United States, established additional due process protections for juveniles. Option E, In re Winship, established the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt for delinquency proceedings.

The Supreme Court Case That Ruled That Juveniles Are Not