What was the result of the case Gideon v. Wainwright?
A. It expanded the definition of property protected by the Fourth Amendment.
B. It ruled that if a defendant cannot afford a lawyer, the state is obligated to provide one.
C. It defined the scope of freedom of speech.
D. It ruled that any person accused of a crime cannot be subjected to excessive bail.

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I agree that the answer is b

Answer:

B. It ruled that if a defendant cannot afford a lawyer, the state is obligated to provide one.

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