In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) Justice Harlan

A. Wrote the majority opinion incorporating the right to counsel B. Concurred on the ground that the special circumstances rule no longer had any effect
C. Dissented, arguing that the Due Process Clause cannot incorporate a Bill of Rights provision
D. Concurred because the right to counsel should be applied to misdemeanor as well as felony trials


ANSWER: B

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