sep 16, 1973 - Warren Court

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Gideon v. Wainwright:
The Court ruled that every felony defendant be provided a
lawyer regardless of the defendant’s ability to pay

Escobedo v. Illinois:
A person accused of a crime must also be allowed to consult
a lawyer before being interrogated by police.

Miranda v. Arizona:
An accused person must be informed of certain rights basic
rights: the right to remain silent; the right to know that
anything said can be used against them in court; and the right
to have a defense attorney present during questioning.

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