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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”).
Background. - Gideon was accused of stealing from a pool hall. - Florida did not give him a lawyer because the government would only provide a lawyer in capital cases. Constitutional Principle. 6th Amendment - Right to a lawyer. Arguments. - Gideon argued that rights were violated.
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Gideon was entitled to counsel provided by government. What was the reasoning of the Majority? The 6th amendment was violated through the 14th amendment due process clause to provide counsel for indigent criminal defendants.
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In 1938, supreme court ruled gov must pay for a lawyer for those who can't afford one. In 1961, Gideon was arrested for burgulary. He couldn't afford a lawyer and argued the 6th Amendment entitles everyone to a lawyer. Judge denied his request.
