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   Brief Fact Summary. Gideon was charged with a felony in Florida state court. He appeared before the state Court, informing the Court he was indigent and requested that the Court appoint him an attorney.

   • Alabama V. Shelton

     Gideon v. Wainwright372 U.S. 335, 83 S. Ct. 792, 9 L. Ed. 2d...

   • Douglas, Et Al. V. California

     CitationDouglas v. California, 372 U.S. 353, 83 S. Ct. 814,...

   • Betts V. Brady

     CitationBetts v. Brady, 316 U.S. 455, 62 S. Ct. 1252, 86 L....

   • Ross V. Moffit

     CitationRoss v. Moffitt, 417 U.S. 600, 94 S. Ct. 2437, 41 L....

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   This case overruled Betts and held that the right of an indigent defendant to appointed counsel is a fundamental right, essential to a fair trial. Failure to provide an indigent defendant with an attorney is a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution (“Constitution”).

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   Why was the Gideon v Wainwright case important?

   • The Gideon v. Wainwright case in 1963 is a historically important one because after it, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the states in the union are required under the Sixth Amendment of the United States constitution to provide an attorney to defendants in criminal cases who are unable to afford their own attorneys.

   Following the decision in the Gideon v. Wainwright case, what happens

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   What does the Sixth Amendment say about a criminal case?

   • “The Sixth Amendment [of the Bill of Rights] provides, ‘In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right…to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence’…We accept…that a provision of the Bill of Rights which is ‘fundamental and essential to a fair trial’ is made obligatory upon the States by the Fourteenth Amendment…”

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   How did Gideon get a writ of habeas corpus?

   • [Gideon] conducted his own defense about as well as could be expected of a layman; but he was convicted and sentenced to imprisonment. Subsequently, he applied to the State Supreme Court for a writ of habeas corpus, on the ground that his conviction violated his rights under the Federal Constitution. The State Supreme Court denied all relief.”

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4. briefspro.com › casebrief › gideon-v-wainwrightGideon v. Wainwright – (IRAC) Case Brief Summary

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   Feb 21, 2024 · Criminal Law. Print this case. Gideon v. Wainwright. 372 U.S. 335 (1963) Quick Summary. Clarence Earl Gideon (defendant) faced felony charges without legal representation and was convicted. He challenged this on constitutional grounds.

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   Gideon v. Wainwright is a landmark case that solidified the right to counsel for indigent defendants in state criminal proceedings. The decision established that access to legal representation is a fundamental right essential to a fair trial.

   • Citation: 372 U.S. 335 (1963)
   • Petitioner: Clarence Earl Gideon

   • Court: Supreme Court of the United States

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   Nov 30, 2023 · IRAC Summary: Issue: The key issue in Gideon v. Wainwright is whether the Sixth Amendment right to counsel in criminal cases extends to felony defendants in state courts, and if so, whether states are required to provide counsel to defendants who are unable to afford an attorney.

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   Ruling: Reversed and remanded. In its opinion, the Court unanimously overruled Betts v. Brady . Argued: January 15, 1963. Decided: March 18, 1963. Unanimous Decision: Justice Black (who dissented in Betts) wrote the opinion of the court. Justices Douglas, Clark, and Harlan each wrote concurring opinions. Reasoning:

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   Dec 22, 2009 · Last updated on: 12/22/2009 | Author: ProCon.org. Gideon v. Wainwright. Decided on Mar. 18, 1963; 372 US 335. The court must assign an attorney in a criminal trial if defendant cannot afford one because the. “assistance of counsel is a fundamental right essential to a fair trial.”