In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), the Supreme Court
A. limited the appeals process for state convictions.
B. ruled that a defendant must have access to a lawyer before being questioned by police.
C. established new guidelines for capital punishment cases.
D. sharply limited government curbs on pornography.
E. ruled that all felony defendants were entitled to a lawyer, regardless of their ability to pay.
Answer: E
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