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The Right to an Attorney
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In which landmark case did the Supreme Court establish the right to legal counsel in criminal proceedings?
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Gideon v. Wainwright
💡 Explanation:
In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), the Supreme Court held that states are required to provide legal counsel to indigent defendants in criminal cases.