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In which of the following situations is a person not entitled to have an attorney provided by the government for free?(1 point)
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a major crime where there is the possibility of jail or prison
a major crime where there is the possibility of jail or prison

a minor crime where there is no possibility of jail or prison
a minor crime where there is no possibility of jail or prison

a major crime committed by a person with prior criminal convictions
a major crime committed by a person with prior criminal convictions

a minor crime where there is overwhelming evidence against the defendant
a minor crime where there is overwhelming evidence against the defendant
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a minor crime where there is no possibility of jail or prison

Explanation: The Sixth Amendment (Gideon v. Wainwright and related cases) guarantees appointed counsel for indigent defendants facing criminal prosecution only when imprisonment is a possible penalty. If no jail time can be imposed, the government does not have to provide a free attorney.