Clarence Gideon was only in 9th grade when he ran away from home. This left him with no money, education, or hope for the future.
I hate this family!!
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Gideon turned to life of crime and stole money, beer and wine from a store where he eventually got caught. Gideon was poor and had been in jail 4 times already.
Gideon was denied a lawyer to defend him in his case. Gideon was outraged and knew it was against his rights.
That is outrageous!
You will not be given a lawyer for your case. You must represent yourself
The Florida supreme court decided to not hear Gideon's petition against Florida for not giving him a lawyer in his case.
Florida Supreme Court
What do you think abut this Gideon case?
I think we should pass.
US Supreme court
Does the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel in criminal cases extend to felony defendants in state courts?
The case got to the supreme court and they ruled that the 6th amendment was violated and Gideon did not have a fair and equal trial and should've been given a lawyer.
I think everyone in this room agrees that the 6th amendment was violated.
Because of Gideon, felons can get representation whenever they need!
Thank you so much for helping me. Without you I would have to represent myself in court and I am poor!