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The __________ amendment requires that defense counsel be effective during the plea negotiation process.

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The Sixth Amendment is the correct answer.

The Sixth Amendment provides for the assistance of counsel in a speedy trial in front of an impartial jury.

Over time, common law has evolved as to what the definition of assistance of counsel means.

Ultimately, the Courts look now to see if the accused was adequately represented by counsel.

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