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  1. What was the reasoning behind the decision of Gideon v. Wainwright? The 6th Amendment's guarantee to council is a fundamental and essential right made obligatory upon the states by the 14th Amendment.

  2. 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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  4. What was the Supreme Court's decision in Gideon v. Wainwright? The Court overruled Betts and held that a state must provide legal counsel to anyone charged with a felony who cannot afford a lawyer.

  5. what was the impact of gideon v. wainwright? a guy was charged with breaking and entering and went to a florida state court, where they denied his request for an attorney. he lost and then sued saying it violated his sixth amendment rights.

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