A defendant who pleads guilty waives a variety of constitutional rights. Which Supreme Court case ruled that this waiving of rights must be done knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily?

A. Ford v. Wainwright (1986)
B. Dusky v. United States (1960)
C. Medina v. California (1992)
D. Johnson v. Zerbst (1938)


Answer: D

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