A defendant who pleads guilty waives a variety of constitutional rights.Which Supreme Court case ruled that this waiving of rights must be knowing, intelligent and voluntary?

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Johnson v. Zerbst (1938) established that a defendant's waiver of constitutional rights, including the right to counsel, must be made knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily. This ruling has since been applied to guilty pleas as well, ensuring that defendants fully understand the implications of their plea before waiving their rights.

A Defendant Who Pleads Guilty Waives a Variety of Constitutional