Which pre-Gideon v. Wainwright case held that the right to counsel is a jurisdictional requirement in federal trials under the Sixth Amendment?

A. Johnson v. Zerbst (1938)
B. Betts v. Brady (1942)
C. Von Moltke v. Gillies (1948)
D. Griffin v. Illinois (1956)


ANSWER: A

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine the guilt of a defendant

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice

Which of the following is NOT one of four types of yardsticks to measure police performance?

A) statistical B) oversight C) community D) pro-steering E) rewards

Criminal Justice

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all trace their lineage to the "father of all people"

a. God b. Jesus c. Muhammad d. Abraham

Criminal Justice

______ is a nonprofit social service agency dedicated to ending the cycle of child abuse by promoting individual well-being and healthy family relationships.

a. Project 12-Ways b. The Family Support Center c. Alliance for Children d. Family Nurturing Center

Criminal Justice