What precedent did in re gault set?

In re Gault, decided in 1967, established that juveniles have the right to due process under the Fourteenth Amendment. The Supreme Court ruled that minors facing delinquency proceedings are entitled to certain legal protections, including the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a fair hearing. This landmark decision emphasized that the legal rights of juveniles should be respected, similar to those of adults, thereby significantly altering the juvenile justice system.