State and Federal Constitutions
Gideon v. Wainwright is a landmark Supreme Court case from 1963 that established the right to counsel for defendants in criminal cases who cannot afford an attorney. This case reinforced the Sixth Amendment, ensuring that legal representation is a fundamental right applicable to state courts through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause. It marked a significant expansion of rights for individuals facing criminal charges and highlighted the importance of fair trial standards.
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