On completion of this chapter, students should be able to do the following:

• Explain the roles of the prosecutor, defense counsel, judge, and probation officer in juvenile court
   
• Discuss differences between private and state-appointed defense counsel
   
• Discuss conflicting views of the relationship between the prosecutor and defense counsel
   
• Explain plea bargaining
   
• Discuss the roles of child and family services and court-appointed advocates in juvenile court proceedings