Question

Which statement best describes the impact of the Gideon decision?

Answer 1

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All people, whether wealthy or not, now have the same rights in court.

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Answer 2

The court provided free counsel to those that could not afford one. It brought to light the right to counsel that can read in the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. As a result, Clarence Earl Gideon was given a new trial and was provided a lawyer. He was later cleared during the trial.