Gideon v. Wainwright

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Gideon v. Wainwright?

Landmark Supreme Court decision which held that the federal right to counsel is binding on the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Related Constitutional Law Terms

Pass the Bar, Guaranteed

BarPrepHero Premium offers the most complete collection of real bar exam questions licensed directly from NCBE (the organization that writes the exam).
July 2023 Bar Exam starts in:
Days
Hrs
Mins
Secs
Study better now