Legal Representation And Class Justice US Constitution Discussion Help
Legal Representation And Class Justice US Constitution Discussion Help
Right to counsel
The Sixth Amendment of the United State’s Constitution and case law such as Gideon v. Wainwright have established a fundamental right to have an attorney represent you in a criminal case. In cases where a court may impose jail an individual is entitled to have an attorney appointed to represent indigent defendants. With that in mind,
- Would you represent yourself? Why or why not? And under what circumstances?
- Accept appointed counsel? Why or why not? And under what circumstances?
- Hire an attorney? Why or why not? And under what circumstances?