Gideon v. Wainwright

Gideon v. Wainwright: Case Study
Bill of Rights

Open Ended

What crime(s) did Clarence Gideon commit?

Multiple Choice

What was Gideon denied and why? 

• A speedy trail because the judge did not think his case was important enough

• An impartial because Florida did not have a jury selection process

• A lawyer because the judge said that Florida only provided attorneys to defendants charged with serious crimes that might result in the death penalty if they were found guilty

Multiple Choice

Based on the information provided, which amendment is being violated in this case?

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 6

Multiple Choice

Gideon defended himself during the first trial

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What right(s) within that amendment was violated?

• A speedy trial

• An impartial (fair) jury

• Provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one

• A person is allowed to know what they’re charged with

Multiple Choice

Which Constitutional Amendment mentions the right to counsel in criminal cases?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Multiple Choice

What is the right to a lawyer?

• Guarantees a speedy trial. You can’t be kept in jail for over a year w/o a trial.

• Guarantees trial by an impartial (fair) jury.

• Guarantees the person accused a lawyer if they don’t have one.

• Guarantees that the person accused has the right to know what they’re charged with.