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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.
- Betts V. Brady
CitationBetts v. Brady, 316 U.S. 455, 62 S. Ct. 1252, 86 L....
- Strickland V. Washington
CitationStrickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 104 S. Ct....
- Powell V. Alabama
Brief Fact Summary. African-Americans accused of rape were...
- Mempa V. Rhay
CitationMempa v. Rhay, 389 U.S. 128, 88 S. Ct. 254, 19 L....
- Argersinger V. Hamlin
CitationArgersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 92 S. Ct. 2006,...
- Williams II
CitationNix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 104 S. Ct. 2501, 81...
- Betts V. Brady
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
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.
Feb 15, 1999 · Gideon v. Wainwright. 22 Analyses of this case by attorneys. Capital Defense Weekly, February 15, 1999. Capital Defense Newsletter February 15, 1999. 386 U.S. 18, 23 & n.8 (1967). These limited circumstances, involving what the Supreme Court calls "structural errors," include the right to counsel, see Gideon v.
Nov 30, 2023 · 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.
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.
GIDEON v. WAINWRIGHT, CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR. No. 155. Argued January 15, 1963. Decided March 18, 1963. CERTIORARI TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA. Supreme Court of United States. Abe Fortas, by appointment of the Court, 370 U. S. 932, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief were Abe Krash and Ralph Temple.
