Marion's Case

Marion's case is a famous court case in the United States from 1975. It's about a 14-year-old girl named Marion who was arrested for stealing a purse. The purse she stole only had a few dollars in it, and Marion said she only took it because she was very hungry. The judge in the case ruled that she should not be punished and instead of sending her to jail, they sent her to a foster home where a family could help take care of her. Marion's case is important because it showed that the court system is willing to understand the unique situations of people who commit crime and to try to help them instead of punishing them harshly.