Gideon v. Wainwright illustrates Justice Black's admonition that, in criminal cases, lawyers are ___________.

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In Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court held that the Sixth Amendment's guarantee of counsel is a fundamental right essential to a fair trial, and therefore, lawyers are necessities in criminal cases. This decision overturned previous precedent that had held that the right to counsel applied only in capital cases. This ruling emphasized the importance of legal representation for defendants in order to ensure a fair trial.

Gideon V Wainwright Illustrates Justice Black's Admonition That, in Criminal Cases