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Which amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer even if a person cant afford one?
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∙ 13y ago
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Technically, no amendment does. There is a precedent that was set in the US Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright,(1963) that clarifies that you have a right to a lawyer even if you don't have money for one. The amendment would be the Sixth though, as applied to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment Due Process Clause.
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The Sixth Amendment provides the right to have an attorney. The right to a court-appointed attorney for people who couldn't afford to hire a private attorney was firmly established in the US Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe sixth, you should read it sometime.
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence"
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Gideon v. Wainwright (Apex)
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∙ 14y agoIt was the 5th Amendment
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∙ 13y agoThe 6th Amendment.
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∙ 8y agoAmendment six
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∙ 10y ago6th
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What is the 5th amendemtn?
The 5th amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the accused to a lawyer. Also the person has the right to remain silent and not speak to police.
What amendment guarantees defendants have the right to use a lawyer in their defense?
In the United States constitution it is the sixth amendment that covers the right to a lawyer with Assistance to council right in which a criminal defendant has, under the sixth amendment, the right to be represented by council.
Which amendment states a person can have a lawyer?
Sixth
Which amendment states that a person is entitled to have a lawyer?
5th or 4th . . .
What amendment say every person accused of a crime is entitled to a lawyer?
the 6th amendment
What guarantees a person must be given a chance to defend himself or herself in court?
The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a person is given a chance to defend himself in court. This amendment was ratified on July 9, 1868.
Which amendment guarantees that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?
The 5th Amendment - prohibits double jeapordy.
Under which category does this constitutional amendment fall due process that a person cannot be made to testify against themselves?
The 5th Amendment guarantees that a person does not have to testify against him or herself.
Amendment that says a person cannot be given cruel or unusual punishment?
The 8th Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees that there will be no cruel or unusual punishment. This amendment was intended for those faced with criminal accusations and convictions.
What does The right to a fair trial if accused mean?
it guarantees a person who has been accused of a crime the right to a layer even if he/she cant afford one.
What must a person accused of a crime be offered?
A person accused of a crime must be offered a lawyer. If the person can't afford a lawyer, the courts will appoint one for free.
Is it illegal to be interviewed by police and ask for a lawyer and they wont give you one?
You can afford a lawyer at questioning thenyou should be given a telephone. you get one free call. call the right person who will help you this instant.
