GIDEON’S TRUMPET
PART I
GOVT
MR. HALL
1) According to the witness, what was Gideon carrying
in his hand when he came out of the pool room?
2) How much money was taken from the pool room?
3) Why does Gideon say that he is not ready for trial?
4) According to the judge, what is the only situation in
which the state of Florida will appoint an attorney
to represent a poor defendant?
5) Who is the state’s first witness?
6) Who is the only witness that Gideon calls?
7) What is the verdict of the jury? What sentence does Gideon receive?
8) What did the Betts v. Brady (1942) decision say about states providing
attorneys for poor defendants?
AFTER VIEWING: Describe the evidence that was collected against Gideon.
Does it appear that he is guilty? Explain. Was his trial
fair? Explain.