Gideon v. Wainwright: Decision

 

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Gideon's favor. The Court ruled that all states must provide an attorney in all felony cases for people who cannot afford one themselves.

To see the entire Gideon v. Wainwright decision.
 

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