The document discusses the case of People v. Smith, where the Michigan Supreme Court ruled on whether a juvenile defendant's prior convictions could be used to sentence them as an adult. It asks for a summary of the case facts, issue, and ruling, as well as an overview of the importance of expunging juvenile records. Finally, it inquires about a state's juvenile expungement laws and criteria for transferring juveniles to adult court.

1. Case Study: People v. Smith, 470 NW2d 70, Michigan Supreme
Court (1991)
Case Study
1) In a narrative format, using a minimum of 750 words, outline
the case of People v. Smith. Give the facts, issue and court
holding of the case.
Case Analysis
2) Give an overview of expunged records for juveniles, its
importance and the reasoning of it being necessary.
Case Analysis
3) What are your state's laws concerning the expungement and
use of juvenile convictions to sentence them as an adult?
Executive Decisions
4) When does the law in TN say you can transfer a juvenile to
adult court? If you were a state senator, what is your opinion of

2. trying our minors as adults, and are there any other crimes or
occasions that juveniles should be prosecuted as adults?
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