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Did Gideon defend himself during his first trial?
True
Breaking and entering a Florida poolroom
The right to counsel is a fundamental right and essential to a fair trial.
Status established in order of importance of urgency
Yes
U.S. Supreme Court
March 16, 1963
He could not afford a lawyer. He was denied a public lawyer, forcing him to represent himself in court.
This case was argued in January 15, 1963 - when was it decided?
True
Breaking and entering a Florida poolroom
The right to counsel is a fundamental right and essential to a fair trial.
Status established in order of importance of urgency
Yes
U.S. Supreme Court
March 16, 1963
He could not afford a lawyer. He was denied a public lawyer, forcing him to represent himself in court.
Precedence is defined as:
True
Breaking and entering a Florida poolroom
The right to counsel is a fundamental right and essential to a fair trial.
Status established in order of importance of urgency
Yes
U.S. Supreme Court
March 16, 1963
He could not afford a lawyer. He was denied a public lawyer, forcing him to represent himself in court.
Why did Gideon request an attorney from the state?
True
Breaking and entering a Florida poolroom
The right to counsel is a fundamental right and essential to a fair trial.
Status established in order of importance of urgency
Yes
U.S. Supreme Court
March 16, 1963
He could not afford a lawyer. He was denied a public lawyer, forcing him to represent himself in court.
What was the reasoning behind the Gideon vs. Wainwright decision?
True
Breaking and entering a Florida poolroom
The right to counsel is a fundamental right and essential to a fair trial.
Status established in order of importance of urgency
Yes
U.S. Supreme Court
March 16, 1963
He could not afford a lawyer. He was denied a public lawyer, forcing him to represent himself in court.
Betts vs Brady is a case that addresses the right to counsel in a state court
True
Breaking and entering a Florida poolroom
The right to counsel is a fundamental right and essential to a fair trial.
Status established in order of importance of urgency
Yes
U.S. Supreme Court
March 16, 1963
He could not afford a lawyer. He was denied a public lawyer, forcing him to represent himself in court.
What crime was Gideon charged with?
True
Breaking and entering a Florida poolroom
The right to counsel is a fundamental right and essential to a fair trial.
Status established in order of importance of urgency
Yes
U.S. Supreme Court
March 16, 1963
He could not afford a lawyer. He was denied a public lawyer, forcing him to represent himself in court.
Where was the final decision made in Gideon vs. Wainwright?
True
Breaking and entering a Florida poolroom
The right to counsel is a fundamental right and essential to a fair trial.
Status established in order of importance of urgency
Yes
U.S. Supreme Court
March 16, 1963
He could not afford a lawyer. He was denied a public lawyer, forcing him to represent himself in court.
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