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IOWA v. TOVAR

No. 02-1541.

541 U.S. 77 (2004)

IOWA v. TOVAR.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 8, 2004.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas J. Miller, Attorney General of Iowa, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Douglas R. Marek, Deputy Attorney General, and Darrel Mullins, Assistant Attorney General.

Malcolm L. Stewart argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Olson, Assistant Attorney General Wray, and Deputy Solicitor General Dreeben.

Theresa R. Wilson, Iowa State Assistant Appellate Defender, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.*

GINSBURG, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.

JUSTICE GINSBURG delivered the opinion of the Court.

The Sixth Amendment safeguards to an accused who faces incarceration the right to counsel at all critical stages of the criminal process. Maine v. Moulton, 474 U.S. 159, 170 (1985); United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218, 224 (1967). The entry of a guilty plea, whether to a misdemeanor...

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