Powell v. Alabama (1932), the "Scottsboro case," held that a felony defendant in a state trial had to be represented by counsel if the defendant exhibited ___________ _________

Fill in the blank with correct word.


ANSWER: special circumstances

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a. True b. False

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What portions of the Bill of Rights are of particular significance to the administration of justice?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is not an aspect of the principle of legality?

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