Gideon v Wainwright

Clarence Earl Gideon was charged in a Florida state court with having broken and entered a poolroom with intent to commit a misdemeanor. Appearing in court without funds and without a lawyer, Gideon asked the Florida state court to appoint counsel for him, whereupon the following troubles took place. The only way Gideon would be appointed a lawyer if it was a capitol offense. After his conviction, Gideon filed in the Supreme Court of Florida …

…considered a layman at his trial. Most people don't know of Clarence Earl Gideon or realize how much his case effects us in our everyday life. Gideon's case with the Supreme Court of the United States shows in the meranda rights, and in our court rooms everyday. Remember this, if you can't afford a lawyer, and the courts appoint you one, it's because Clarence Earl Gideon made that happen. Bibliography Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963)