Asked by Akim
This scenario demonstrates a violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Calvin was arrested for writing several bad checks. When he appears before the judge, he asks for help preparing his defense because he cannot afford a lawyer. The judge tells Calvin that he is sorry he cannot afford a lawyer, but he will just have to prepare his own defense without any help.
Based on this scenario, which constitutional violation occurred?
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Calvin is sentenced to serve time in prison.
Calvin is sentenced to serve time in prison.
Calvin is arrested for committing a crime.
Calvin is arrested for committing a crime.
Calvin is not allowed to speak in court.
Calvin is not allowed to speak in court.
Calvin is not granted an attorney.
Calvin is not granted an attorney.
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Calvin is not granted an attorney.
Explanation: The judge’s refusal to provide counsel to an indigent defendant violates the Sixth Amendment right to counsel (as applied to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment). See Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) and Argersinger v. Hamlin (1972) (no imprisonment may be imposed on an indigent defendant who was not provided counsel).
Explanation: The judge’s refusal to provide counsel to an indigent defendant violates the Sixth Amendment right to counsel (as applied to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment). See Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) and Argersinger v. Hamlin (1972) (no imprisonment may be imposed on an indigent defendant who was not provided counsel).
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