Legal Representation And Class Justice US Constitution Discussion Help

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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?