Question

Because of the Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, which of the following must the state do for poor defendants?
(1 point)
Responses

Set a reasonable bail amount.
Set a reasonable bail amount.

Allow family members to visit the jail.
Allow family members to visit the jail.

Provide a defense lawyer.
Provide a defense lawyer.

Arrange for career training while in custody.

1 answer

The correct response is:

Provide a defense lawyer.

The Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright established that the state is required to provide legal counsel to defendants who cannot afford an attorney in criminal cases.