The Supreme Court’s decision in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) ruled that legal representation is essential to a fair trial. The decision required that all suspects have the option to have a lawyer defend them. Suspects too poor to afford a lawyer would have one appointed to them. Gideon v. Wainwright A Police officers must advise suspects of their rights upon arrest. B Criminal suspects without counsel will request state over federal courts. C Criminal suspects are able to receive legal representation in court.
