Question

In which of the following situations is a person not entitled to have an attorney provided by the government for free?(1 point)
Responses

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 overwhelming evidence against the defendant
a minor crime where there is overwhelming evidence against the defendant

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 no possibility of jail or prison

Answer 1

A minor crime where there is no possibility of jail or prison.

The Sixth Amendment right to appointed counsel applies when imprisonment is possible (see Argersinger/Scott/Gideon principles); if no jail time can be imposed for the offense, the government need not provide a free attorney.