The sixth amendment says:

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.”

That last part—“Assistance of Counsel for his defence”—is what made the Supreme Court rule in favor of Gideon.

But what exactly does the Sixth Amendment say?

It states:

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.”

That last part—“Assistance of Counsel for his defence”—is what made the Supreme Court rule in favor of Gideon.

Before Gideon v. Wainwright, only people in federal court were guaranteed a lawyer. If you were in state court and couldn’t afford one? You were on your own.

This case changed that, ensuring everyone, regardless of income, has the right to legal representation. It reinforced that justice isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for everyone.

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