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What does the 6th Amendment guarantee?
What does the 6th Amendment guarantee?
What was Gideon's initial charge?
What was Gideon's initial charge?
How did Gideon request legal representation?
How did Gideon request legal representation?
What was the outcome of Gideon's trial?
What was the outcome of Gideon's trial?
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What action did Gideon take after losing his trial?
What action did Gideon take after losing his trial?
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What was the main argument in Gideon's appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court?
What was the main argument in Gideon's appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court?
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Which amendment supports the right to due process?
Which amendment supports the right to due process?
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What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright?
What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright?
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Study Notes
The Case of Gideon v Wainwright
- Clarence Earl Gideon was arrested in 1961 and charged with breaking and entering in Panama City, Florida, after being caught stealing money from vending machines
- Gideon was denied an attorney by the judge, despite not being able to afford one, and was sentenced to 5 years in prison
- Gideon filed habeas corpus with the Florida Supreme Court arguing he was denied his right to legal representation
- The Florida Supreme Court denied Gideon's petition, but he then appealed to the United States Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Gideon’s favor in 1963, stating that the 6th Amendment requires states to provide defense attorneys to those who cannot afford one when charged with a felony
- The court declared that Gideon’s conviction was unconstitutional because he was denied his right to legal assistance
The 6th, 7th, and 14th Amendments
- The court decision in Gideon v Wainwright is based on the 6th and 7th Amendments that guarantee the right to legal representation
- The 14th Amendment was also brought into play; it states that "No state may deprive a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.”
- This case further cemented the precedent that states are required to provide legal representation to those who can’t afford it
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Dive into the landmark case of Gideon v Wainwright, where Clarence Earl Gideon fought for his right to legal counsel after being denied an attorney. This quiz covers the pivotal events, Supreme Court rulings, and the constitutional amendments involved. Test your knowledge on this significant moment in legal history.
