Gideon v. Wainwright guarantees the right to court appointed counsel for indigents in felony cases. Should counsel be appointed in noncriminal matters? Why or why not?

Human rights

1. Gideon v. Wainwright guarantees the right to court appointed counsel for indigents in felony cases. Should counsel be appointed in noncriminal matters? Why or why not?

2. What inroads has the victims’ rights movement made regarding changes in the criminal justice system and process? Are these useful inroads?