Gideon V Wainwright Was a Milestone in American Constitutional Jurisprudence Because

question 15

Multiple Choice

Gideon v. Wainwright was a milestone in American constitutional jurisprudence because it was the first case to:

• A) recognize an obligation on the part of the government to provide counsel for indigent criminal defendants.
• B) articulate the "critical stage" concept.
• C) hold that the Sixth Amendment requires states to appoint counsel for indigent defendants facing felony charges.
• D) hold that indigent defendants have a right to counsel during lineups.

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