Argersinger v. Hamlin (1972) | Definition

Course: Introduction / Procedural Law

Argersinger v. Hamlin (1972) is a U.S. Supreme Court decision that requires the appointment of counsel before a prison sentence can be levied against a criminal defendant.    

Citation: Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25 (1972)

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Last Modified: 07/19/2021