Gideon V. Wainwright
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- Clarence Earl Gideon was arrested and put to Florida state court for breaking and entering.
- You are under arrest for felony breaking and entering!
- In court, he could not afford a lawyer. He requested one, but was denied.
- I cannot afford a lawyer? May the state grant me one?
- No, the state denies your request.
- My Rights have been violated. I need my case to be viewed by a higher court.
- He was forced to defend himself, and was found guilty because he was not granted a proper defense. He was sentenced to 5 years.
- Gideon felt like he was unfairly sentenced, as he was denied a lawyer. He argued in the supreme court, saying his right to be fairly represented was denied.
- I was unfairly represented under the law! My constitutional 14th ammendment rights have been violated.
- The Supreme Court unanimously agreed with Wainwright, proving that his rights were violated.
- We all agree, your rights to a lawyer were violated. Something has to change.
- Gideon V. Wainwright remains to be one of the most important supreme court cases, changing the 14th amendment and securing the right to a lawyer for those who cannot afford one.
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