Miranda v. Arizona (1966) and Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) are related as landmark Supreme Court cases that expanded the rights of individuals accused of crimes. In Gideon, the Court held that states are required under the Sixth Amendment to provide a lawyer to defendants in criminal cases who cannot afford one. This recognized the fundamental role of counsel for a fair trial. Similarly, Miranda established that police must inform suspects of their rights to remain silent and to an attorney (Miranda rights) under the Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination. Together, these decisions have a profound effect on US citizens by ensuring that everyone, regardless of economic status, has the right to a fair trial and must be aware of their rights if taken into custody. The rulings reinforce the principle that the justice system must treat all accused individuals fairly, helping to prevent miscarriages of justice.
