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31 March, 15:32

Following the decision in the Gideon v. Wainwright case, what happens to accused persons who cannot afford to pay an attorney to represent them

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  1. 31 March, 15:39
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    Following the decision in the Gideon v. Wainwright case, accused persons who cannot afford to pay an attorney to represent them are assigned an attorney by the court.

    It was stated by the Supreme Court that the Constitution mandates states to pledge defense attorneys to people or criminals that are charged with serious offences and those who cannot afford a lawyer's service.
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