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SCOTUS CASE BRIEF - Gideon v. Wainwright FACTS OF THE CASE (Background of the case; Describe the scenario that led to the conflict.) Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with felony breaking and entering in a Florida state court. Gideon demanded that the court grant him an attorney.
Mar 18, 2021 · Clarence Earl Gideon was convicted by the State of Florida for the violation of a statute which makes it a felony, unlawfully and feloniously, to break and enter a building of another with intent to commit a misdemeanor. He was charged with breaking and entering the Pearl — the Bay Harbor Poolroom in the city — in Panama City, Florida.
Mar 18, 2021 · Gideon represented himself in trial. He was found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison. Gideon filed a habeas corpus petition in the Florida Supreme Court, arguing that the trial court’s decision violated his constitutional right to be represented by counsel. The Florida Supreme Court denied habeas corpus relief.
Gideon – a petty thief and frequent inmate in state and federal institutions – was charged in a Florida state court with breaking and entering. Unable to afford an attorney, Gideon requested that the trial court provide him with legal representation as guaranteed to him by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
1 Case Brief: Gideon v. Wainwright Case Citation: Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963) Procedural History: The case against Mr. Gideon was tried at a Florida state court where he was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison on a noncapital felony charge.
Two Public Defenders Present Facts and Case Summaries (10 minutes) Gideon v.Wainwright and In re Gault. 10:25 – 10:55 a.m. The Public Defenders Speak About their Job and Take Questions (30 minutes) They explain their role, work, experiences, rewards, frustrations, and public misconceptions. They discuss the importance of Gideon v.
