The U.S. Constitution requires that those individuals accused of crimes be afforded legal counsel and are provided a vigorous defense.

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The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you. This includes the provision of legal counsel for those who cannot afford one, as established by the Supreme Court in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963).

The US Constitution Requires That Those Individuals Accused of Crimes Be