In which landmark case did the U.S. Supreme Court abolish the old “special circumstances” test and hold that the right to counsel for indigent defendants applied to all individuals charged with felonies?

A) Gideon v. Wainright
B) Powell v. Alabama
C) Scott v. Illinois
D) United States v. Salerno


A) Gideon v. Wainright

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In which century did King Henry II set up a system to resolve landdisputes using a jury of twelve free men?

a. 12th b. 11th c. 9th d. 8th

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According to Goldstein, there are three basic categories of circumstances under which a drug-related crime may occur. Explain the three categories and provide examples and circumstances in which they occur

What will be an ideal response?

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Joe, age 22, has consensual sexual intercourse with Lucy, who is 21 and a virgin. Joe may be convicted of ___________________

a. statutory rape b. rape, i.e., involuntary sexual battery c. contributing to the delinquency of a minor d. none of these

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