Trials

Criminal Trials

The criminal trial is a formal process that is governed by the rules of criminal law, procedure, and evidence. Each jurisdiction in the United States has its own criminal trial procedure. However, criminal trials generally follow a similar process—one that is reflective of the adversarial nature of the court system, in which the defendant is

Adult Trials for Juveniles

In recent years, more juveniles have been tried as adults in criminal courts. What juveniles experience in adult court stands in stark contrast to their experiences in juvenile court. The first juvenile court was created around the turn of the 20th century. It was purposely set up to meet the unique needs of young people.