In what 1972 cases did the Court rule that an attorney must be provided in all criminal cases where the penalty includes imprisonment?

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The correct case is Argersinger v. Hamlin, which ruled that "absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial." This applies to all criminal cases where imprisonment is a potential penalty. Options A and B are also important cases related to the right to counsel, but they do not specifically address this requirement for cases with imprisonment penalties. Option C, Burger v. Kemp, is a death penalty case and does not relate to the requirement for attorney representation in cases with imprisonment penalties.

In What 1972 Cases Did the Court Rule That an Attorney