American Government / Unit 3 Gov 115 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Sixth Amendment: Counsel
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The idea
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the accused the assistance of counsel, and Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) requires appointed counsel for defendants who cannot pay.
In practice
A felony defendant without funds receives a court-appointed lawyer.
Where people slip
Gideon reached the states through incorporation — the pattern of Gov 102 at work.
Your place on the trail
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