Question

Read Justice Black’s decision in the Gideon case. Even the intelligent and educated layman . . . requires the guiding hand of counsel at every step in the proceedings against him. Without it . . . he faces the danger of conviction because he does not know how to establish his innocence. Which of these statements best summarizes Black’s argument?(A) Educated people should represent themselves in court.(B) All people need an attorney’s help in court.(C) Lawyers should not be allowed in court.(D) An innocent person does not need a lawyer in court.

Answer 1

B on Edge

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Answer 2

(B) All people need an attorney’s help in court.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the statement that best summarizes Black's argument. In this argument, we learn that Justice Black believes that every person, even if he is very intelligent and has a lot of education, requires a lawyer to defend him. This is not because the person is guilty, but because he might not be experienced enough to know how to correctly establish his innocence in a court of law.