Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

What was Clarence Earl Gideon charged with in 1961?

• Breaking into a pool hall and stealing beverages and cash

• Robbing a bank

• Trespassing in a private property

• Shoplifting

What did Gideon request from the court?

• A retrial

• A lawyer

• A jury

• A plea deal

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

• A fair trial

• A speedy trial

• A lawyer

• A public statement

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

• Only federal courts must provide a lawyer

• Only state courts must provide a lawyer

• Both federal and state courts must provide a lawyer

• No court is required to provide a lawyer.

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.

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

• Wealthy clients

• Criminal defendants who cannot afford one

• Civil cases

• Corporate clients

What fundamental right did the Court emphasize in its decision?

• Right to free speech

• Right to a lawyer

• Right to privacy

• Right to bear arms.

What was the outcome of Gideon's retrial?

• He was found guilty

• He was found not guilty

• The trial was dismissed

• He was given a plea deal.

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

• Intelligent

• Wealthy

• Experienced

• Young

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

• Closure of offices

• Expansion of offices

• No change

• Privatization of offices