Gideon vs Wainwright:
Details: In Florida, the court charged Gideon with breaking and entering. He couldn't afford a lawyer for his defense, so when he asked the court for one, they refused to provide one for him.
Decision: 9 votes for Gideon and 0 votes for Wainwright. The court voted for Gideon because he did not have a fair trial without having a lawyer.
Lasting Effect: The person being accused of something should be able to have a lawyer. This case was in violation of the 6th amendment.
Important: Gideon did not have enough money for a lawyer and the judge denied the request of appointing him a lawyer.
Decision: 9 votes for Gideon and 0 votes for Wainwright. The court voted for Gideon because he did not have a fair trial without having a lawyer.
Lasting Effect: The person being accused of something should be able to have a lawyer. This case was in violation of the 6th amendment.
Important: Gideon did not have enough money for a lawyer and the judge denied the request of appointing him a lawyer.