In the case of Gideon v. Wainwright, which amendment in the Bill of Rights was incorporated in the state of Florida promising the right to receive counsel?
A 1st
B 6th
C 16th
D 22nd
The 6th Amendment promises the defendant a right to an attorney if that person cannot retain their own legal counsel. At first Gideon was found guilty and sentenced to prison time, but appealed his case after learning the federal amendment should have been incorporated in the state of Florida.
