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  1. 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.

    • 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....

  2. FACTS: Gerald (“Jerry”) Gault was a 15 year-old accused of making an obscene telephone call to a neighbor, Mrs. Cook, on June 8, 1964. After Mrs. Cook filed a complaint, Gault and a friend, Ronald Lewis, were arrested and taken to the Children’s Detention Home.

  3. POL 226, Dr. Harriger – Janice Park. Gideon v. Wainwright 372 U. 335 (1963) Facts: Issue (s): Should this Court’s holding in Betts v. Brady, 316 U. 455, be considered? Holding: The court disagrees with the holding of Betts v. Brady in part, as the court think that Sixth.

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  4. 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.

    • 372 U.S. 335 (1963)
    • Clarence Earl Gideon
    • Supreme Court of the United States
  5. Decided March 18, 1963. Charged in a Florida State Court with a noncapital felony, petitioner appeared without funds and without counsel and asked the Court to appoint counsel for him; but this was denied on the ground that the state law permitted appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases only.

  6. May 28, 2024 · COMMENTARY. This case reflects the crucial elements of a fair trial and the protection of fundamental rights within the legal system. It begins by highlighting the key points that emphasize the importance of impartiality, access to representation, and transparent legal proceedings to ensure justice for all individuals.

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  8. Real-Time Brief Feedback. Gideon v. Wainwright Case Brief Summary: A man in Florida was denied a lawyer in court even though he asked for one, and he was found guilty and sent to prison. He asked for help from a higher court, and the United States Supreme Court got involved.