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Brief of Amicus Curiae on Behalf of Qu’eed Batts
The brief argues that mandatory life without parole for 14-year-olds violates both U.S. and Pennsylvania Constitutions. It contends that scientific research shows juveniles have a greater capacity for rehabilitation than adults.
Motion of Juvenile Law Center et al. for Leave to File an Amici Curiae Brief in Support of Petition for a Writ of Certorari and Brief of Juvenile Law Center, et al. as Amici Curiae in Support of Petition for a Writ of Certorari
This brief argues that school settings and a student's age must factor into Fifth Amendment custody determinations. It asks if a 13-year-old questioned at school felt free to leave, requiring Miranda warnings.
Brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that a person's age, when known by police, is an objective fact a court should consider when deciding if someone was in custody during questioning. This aligns with existing law and does not create a subjective test.
Brief Amicus Curiae of the American Civil Liberties Union in Support of Petitioner
The brief argues that a school setting should be a factor in determining if a student is in police custody, requiring Miranda warnings. It highlights increasing police presence and criminalization of student behavior in schools.
Brief of the American Bar Association as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner
The ABA argues that Miranda custody for minors must consider if a reasonable person their age would feel free to leave. Children's unique vulnerabilities make them more susceptible to coercion during police questioning.
Brief of Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth, et al., as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner
The brief argues that Miranda warnings are vital to protect children from coerced confessions. It asserts that considering age in custody determinations prevents unreliable statements from youth, especially during school interrogations.
Brief of Juvenile Law Center, et al. as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner
The brief argues that a suspect's age must be considered when determining if they are in police custody. Failing to do so denies adolescents Fifth Amendment protections, as youth perceive interrogations differently than adults.
Verducci v. Coda
Heirs sued a financial advisor over $115K losses from bad tax advice. The court ruled the arbitration clause did not apply, as the claims fell outside the brokerage agreements.
RHJ Medical Center, Inc. v. City of DuBois
The court ruled the city violated disability laws by using zoning rules to block a methadone clinic. This action discriminated against individuals with protected disabilities.
Neural Plasticity of Development and Learning
The brain undergoes significant changes throughout life, influenced by both development and learning. These processes are intertwined, with development largely shaped by expected experiences and learning by individual-specific experiences.
Differential Effects of Adult Court Transfer on Juvenile Offender Recidivism
Transferring adolescent offenders to adult court often increases their likelihood of re-offending. Research suggests transferred youth may re-offend at higher rates and for more serious crimes.
Adolescence: What Do Transmission, Transition, and Translation Have to Do with It?
Adolescence sees a paradox: increased mortality despite improved abilities, largely due to preventable causes. This occurs as basic emotional systems activate before rational decision-making fully matures.
Childhood Adversities and Adult Psychopathology in the Who World Mental Health Surveys
This study examined childhood adversities and mental disorder onsets in 21 countries. It found significant links between various childhood adversities and the development of different mental disorders throughout life.
Commentary: A Behavioral Scientist Looks at the Science of Adolescent Brain Development
Adolescent brains differ from both children's and adults' brains in structure, function, and connectivity. These significant brain changes during adolescence are undeniable, though "different" does not mean "deficient."
Effects of Regulating Emotions on Cognitive Performance: What Is Costly for Young Adults Is Not So Costly for Older Adults
The article suggests that while emotion regulation impacts younger adults' cognitive performance, older adults might find it less effortful. This could mean older adults show less decline in mental task performance when regulating emotions.