In the case of Gideon v. Wainwright, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Gideon because he had been denied the right to

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Gideon was denied legal counsel, which is a violation of the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that guarantees the right to counsel in criminal trials. The Supreme Court overturned Gideon's conviction and ordered a new trial, where he was provided with an attorney.

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