The right to counsel is guaranteed by the ________ Amendment.

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The Sixth Amendment guarantees, among other things, the right to a fair trial and the right to have the assistance of counsel for one's defense. The Supreme Court has interpreted this to mean that an accused has the right to an attorney during any critical stage of a criminal proceeding (including during police interrogation), and the right to have an attorney appointed if they cannot afford one.

The Right to Counsel Is Guaranteed by the ________ Amendment