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  1. www.casebriefs.com › gideon-v-wainrightGideon v. Wainwright | Case Brief for Law Students | Casebriefs

    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. www.casebriefs.com › gideon-v-wainright-3Gideon v. Wainright | Case Brief for Law Students | Casebriefs

    The Supreme Court, in reaching its conclusion that the right to counsel is a fundamental right imposed upon the states pursuant to the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution, engages in an analysis of its previous decisions holding that other provisions of the Bill of Rights are fundamental rights made obligatory on the States.

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

    Feb 21, 2024 · Quick Summary. Clarence Earl Gideon (defendant) faced felony charges without legal representation and was convicted. He challenged this on constitutional grounds. The Supreme Court considered whether states are obligated under the Fourteenth Amendment to provide legal counsel in felony cases for those who cannot afford it.

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  5. casebriefexamples.com › gideon-v-wainwright-caseGideon v. Wainwright Case Brief Example | Case Brief Examples

    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

  6. www.studocu.com › en-us › documentCase Brief 8 - Gideon v. Wainwright - POL 226, Dr. Harriger ...

    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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  7. www.legalthree.com › case-briefs › gideon-vGideon v. Wainwright (1963) – Legal Three

    Nov 30, 2023 · Nov 30, 2023. — by. esquire. in Case Briefs. 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.

  8. www.legalthree.com › case-briefs › gideon-vGideon v. Wainwright (1963) – Legal Three

    Nov 30, 2023 · Nov 30, 2023. — by. esquire. in Case Briefs. IRAC Summary of Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) Issue: The issue in Gideon v. Wainwright is whether the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, as applied to the federal government through the Fourteenth Amendment, requires states to provide an attorney for defendants who cannot afford one in all criminal cases.