Argersinger v. Hamlin, No. 70-5015 (U.S. Supreme Court) (407 U.S. 25; 92 S.Ct. 2006) (June 12, 1972) (Justice Douglas)
Here the Court held that the right to counsel applies to any offense - misdemeanor or felony - for which a term of imprisonment is imposed; and that the right is not governed by the classification of the offense or by whether a jury trial is required.
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