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Quotation from Gideon v. Wainwright by Supreme Court of the United States

“Upon full reconsideration, we conclude that Betts v. Brady should be overruled.”

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Gideon v. Wainwright, Opinion of the Court (Black, J.), Part I (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource))

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Black announces the Court's decision after comparing the facts of Betts and Gideon.

Citation: "Upon full reconsideration, we conclude that Betts v. Brady should be overruled." — Supreme Court of the United States, Gideon v. Wainwright, Opinion of the Court (Black, J.), Part I (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource)). (id gideon-v-wainwright-q2)

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Quote card: Upon full reconsideration, we conclude that Betts v. Brady should be overruled.