Schall v. Martin

Schall v. Martin (1984) is a Supreme Court case that upheld a New York law allowing authorities to detain juveniles accused of serious crimes before their trial, to prevent them from committing further offenses. The Court ruled that this pretrial detention did not violate adolescents' constitutional rights, recognizing it as a reasonable measure to protect public safety and the well-being of juveniles. The decision balanced individual rights with community safety, affirming that preventive detention in certain cases is constitutional under the due process clause.