Question

While the federal government was already required to do so (according to the Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution), the case of Gideon v. Wainwright extended which obligation listed below to the individual states?
Select one:
A.
allow defendants to "plead the fifth"

B.
provide legal counsel to defendants who cannot afford one

C.
provide defendants with a jury of their choosing

D.
provide a speedy trial

Answer 1

(B) Provide legal counsel to defendants who cannot afford one

Explanation:

• Gideon v. Wainwright was a landmark case in history of the Supreme Court of United States .

• In this case the court stated that the Fundamental right for a fair Trial was the right to an attorney,so the state should provide legal counsel to defendants who cannot afford one