Gideon v. Wainwright
Woll Group 2
Facts of the Case
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Defendant; Clarence Gideon broke in to a
pool hall looking or “Kool Aide” money.
He was charged with a misdemeanor in a
Florida Court.
In this trial he requested counsel, but was
denied it because it could only be offered
for free to those who commit felonious
offenses
Facts of the Case
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He conducted his own trial and was
convicted and required to serve 5 years in
the State Prison.
He Petitioned the Florida State Court for
an appeal, but it was denied.
Constitutional Question
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He later asked the Supreme Court to Here
his case in the “Paupers Petition”
The Court Agreed to Use a Writ of
Certiorari to Call his case up, and
appointed Abe Fortas (One of the Best
Defense Atty. In the Country)
Holding
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Rights are fundamental to fair trial and the
states are required, under the due process
clause of the 14th Amendment, to provide
equal protection and due process to all.
All Defendants have a constitutional “Right
To Council” as it is a fundamental to a fair
trial.