The 1963 case Gideon v. Wainwright was significant because it guaranteed which right to defendants in state courts?
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Correct answer: The right to an attorney, even if they cannot afford one
The Court ruled that the 6th Amendment's right to counsel is a fundamental right made applicable to the states through the 14th Amendment. This ensured that indigent defendants facing felony charges would receive state-appointed lawyers.
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