Gideon V. Wainwright

Why was the Gideon V. Wainwright case important?

• Guaranteed only those facing the death penalty the right to an attorney

• Guaranteed all citizens facing imprisonment the right to an attorney

• Guarantees no on the right to an attorney

• Guaranteed only citizens of a certain ethnicity the right to an attorney

What amendment did Gideon V. Wainwright help to create?

• 12th

• 7th

• 6th

• 4th

The court said the defendant (Gideon) was guilty?

• True

• False

The 6th amendment does not extend to felony defendents in state court.

• False

• True

How many years was Gideon imprisioned?

• 4 years

• 20 years

• 1 year

• 5 years