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What happens when the accused cannot afford a lawyer?

BillMischiefCitw6595 ∙

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∙ 10y ago

Updated: 8/19/2023

In the US, defendants who cannot afford a lawyer, are given one by the a judge. Lawyers were expected and did use their legal resources to defend clients and received funds for their efforts from state and the federal governments. In many instances, these lawyers presented quality legal skills to court to defend indigent defendants.

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Which decisions by the warren court determined that the state must provide a lawyer to a person accused of a crime who cannot afford one?

Gideon v. wainwright

What is the name for a lawyer who assists accused?

The defense attorney would help a person accused of a crime or in a civil case.

What decision by warren court determined that the state must provide a lawyer to a person accused of a crime who cannot afford one?

Gideon v. Wainwright

Who provided legal representation for the accused for Salem witch trial?

The accused did not get lawyers because they couldn't afford them. There was no law that would get you a lawyer if you couldn't.

Who is usually the defence attorney in a criminal case?

The role of a defense attorney is the lawyer representing the person accused of committing a crime. In the United States, if a defendant cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed.

What must a person accused of a crime be offered?

A person accused of a crime must be offered a lawyer. If the person can't afford a lawyer, the courts will appoint one for free.

In what landmark case did the Warren Court rule that an accused criminal have the right to a lawyer whether or not the person could afford one?

Gideon v. Wainwright-NovaNET

Can you get a lawyer when accused being racist?

If you have been accused of any crime then in most countries of the world you can and should get a lawyer.

Which amendment provides a lawyer to individuals accused of a crime?

The Sixth Amendment provides the right to a lawyer for individuals accused of a crime.

Which decision by the warren court determined that state must provide a lawyer to a person accused of a crime who cannot afford one?

Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963)

Which decision by the Warren court determined that the state must provide a lawyer to a person accused of a crime who cannot?

Gideon v. wainwright

What is a defense lawyer?

defends the accused

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