Which of the Following Was the Ruling in Gideon V

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright that led to significant expansion of the rights of accused persons?

• A) An individual had to be warned that they had the constitutional right to remain silent.
• B) Law enforcement officers needed to obtain a warrant before conducting a search of an individual's property, including automobiles.
• C) People accused of a felony without the means to hire an attorney had to have court-appointed attorneys made available at government expense.
• D) Individuals accused of a crime had the right to one phone call.
• E) Only criminal defendants charged with murder had the right to legal counsel.

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