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In a 9-0 decision in the case Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 US 25 (1972), the Burger Court expanded the right of court-appointed counsel developed from Gideon v. Wainwright,(1963) to include any defendant facing the possibility of jail or prison time, regardless of the charges against him or her. The Court held any potential deprivation of liberty had to be protected by due process under the Fourteenth Amendment, including the Sixth Amendment right to counsel for those who could not afford it.
Chief Justice
Warren Burger
Associate Justices
William O. Douglas (wrote full opinion)
William J. Brennan, Jr.
Potter Stewart
Byron White
Harry Blackmun
Louis F. Powell, Jr.
William H. Rehnquist
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What is the US Supreme Court case Argersinger v Hamlin about?
In Argersinger v Hamlin, 407 US 25 (1972) the Court extended the right to court-appointed counsel for any defendant facing jail time, even if the defendant was being charged with a misdemeanor. In previous cases the defendant was only allowed appointed counsel if charged with a felony. This case made sure any defendant facing any loss of liberty had the right to appointed counsel.
Does the Gideon case apply if you are charged with a misdemeanor?
Yes, this was later clarified in the Argersinger v Hamlin case. *Note: His case does not apply in a Civil Case when jail time is not involved. (Scott v Illinois.)
Where is the Hamlin Public Library in Hamlin located?
The address of the Hamlin Public Library is: 422 Hamlin Clarkson Tl Rd., Hamlin, 14464 9332
Where is the Preservation League Of Hamlin in Hamlin Texas located?
The address of the Preservation League Of Hamlin is: Po Box 415, Hamlin, TX 79520-0415
What is the birth name of Amelia Hamlin?
Amelia Hamlin's birth name is Amelia Gray Hamlin.
What is the birth name of Delilah Hamlin?
Delilah Hamlin's birth name is Delilah Belle Hamlin.
What is the birth name of Dimitri Hamlin?
Dimitri Hamlin's birth name is Dimitri Alexandre Hamlin.
What is the birth name of Harry Hamlin?
Harry Hamlin's birth name is Harry Robinson Hamlin.
What is the birth name of Simon Hamlin?
Simon Hamlin's birth name is Simon Kurtis Hamlin.
What is the birth name of Hamlin Hill?
Hamlin Hill's birth name is Hill, Hamlin Lewis.
Is Harry Hamlin related to mark hamlin?
no
When a defendant charged with a serious offense has the right to a jury trial only if the offense is punishable by term incarceration?
A defendant charged with a serious offense has the right to a jury trial when the potential punishment includes incarceration for six months or more, as established by the U.S. Supreme Court in Argersinger v. Hamlin. This right is grounded in the Sixth Amendment, which ensures that individuals facing significant penalties have the opportunity for trial by their peers. If the offense is only punishable by a lesser sentence, such as a fine or imprisonment for less than six months, the right to a jury trial may not apply.
