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mar 18, 1963 - Gideon v. Wainwright

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Decision: State courts must appoint attorneys for defendants who cannot afford one.

Impact: Sixth Amendment's guarantee of a right to assistance of counsel applies to criminal defendents.

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mar 18, 1963
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~ 63 years ago