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Juveniles cannot be tried twice for the same offense after final adjudication. Legal basis: Applies through the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment.

Juvenile punishment must be proportionate to the offense and cannot be cruel or unusual. Legal basis: The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Juveniles cannot be compelled to testify against themselves. Legal basis: Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Juveniles must be informed of the charges against them. Legal basis: Part of due process, as confirmed by In re Gault.

Juvenile court proceedings are typically closed to the public to protect the privacy of minors. Legal basis: Juvenile Court Act provisions.

Juveniles have the right to be represented by an attorney. Legal basis: In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967) established this precedent.

Juveniles have the right to appeal decisions made by juvenile courts. Legal basis: Most juvenile court systems provide an appellate process.

Juveniles have the right to access rehabilitation programs. Legal basis: The juvenile justice system emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.

Juveniles have the right to have a parent or guardian present during questioning by law enforcement. Legal basis: Variably provided by state statutes.

Juveniles have the right to a timely adjudication. Legal basis: Various state statutes stipulate time frames for juvenile court proceedings.

Juveniles are entitled to a fair and impartial hearing. Legal basis: The Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses.