The Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) that Gideon had been denied his rights because he

a. had hired an expensive lawyer he could not afford.

b. represented himself in court.

c. paid bail he could not afford.

d. been questioned without having his Miranda warning read.

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17 May, 14:21

The Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) that Gideon had been denied his rights because he

a. had hired an expensive lawyer he could not afford.

b. represented himself in court.

c. paid bail he could not afford.

d. been questioned without having his Miranda warning read.

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Devin Smith · Answer 1

B. If the defendant requests that they have counsel, then per the sixth amendment they are to be provided counsel if they cannot afford to hire of their own accord.

The Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) that Gideon had been denied his rights because hea. had hired an expensive lawyer he could not afford.b. represented himself in court.c. paid bail he could not afford.d. been questioned without having his Miranda warning read.

The Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) that Gideon had been denied his rights because he

a. had hired an expensive lawyer he could not afford.

b. represented himself in court.

c. paid bail he could not afford.

d. been questioned without having his Miranda warning read.