Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

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What was Clarence Earl Gideon charged with in 1961?

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Breaking into a pool hall and stealing beverages and cash

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What did Gideon request from the court?

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A lawyer

Front

Fill in the blank: The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to ______.

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A lawyer

Front

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the right to a lawyer?

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Both federal and state courts must provide a lawyer.

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Why was Gideon's case sent back to the lower court? A) New evidence was found, B) The Supreme Court wanted a retrial, C) Gideon confessed, D) The lawyer presented evidence that proved Gideon was not guilty.

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The lawyer presented evidence that proved Gideon was not guilty.

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Fill in the blank: Public defenders are lawyers employed by the state to represent ______.

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Criminal defendants who cannot afford one

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What fundamental right did the Court emphasize in its decision?

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Right to a lawyer

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What was the outcome of Gideon's retrial?

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He was found not guilty

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Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court ruled that even the ______ and educated layman lacks the skill to prepare his defense.

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Intelligent

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What did the Supreme Court's decision lead to in terms of public defender offices?

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Expansion of offices