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Gideon v. Wainwright: Right to Counsel
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APG.132 Gideon v. Wainwright: Right to Counsel
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A student says, 'Gideon was decided because lawyers are helpful, but not because counsel is constitutionally required.' Which correction is best?
A
The Court treated counsel as a fundamental constitutional requirement for a fair state felony trial when the defendant cannot afford a lawyer.
B
The Court treated counsel as a privilege that depends only on local budgets.
C
The Court treated counsel as helpful but optional for every state felony defendant.
D
The Court treated counsel as a campaign benefit protected by political parties.
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