G v W
What was Gideon charged with?
charged with breaking and entering
What year did the first trial start/end ?
1961
How many times did this case go to through trial?
twice
What did Gideon send to the supreme court?
a petition saying he was denied of his rights.
Gideon was ___ years old when arrested
50
Did the court rule in favor of Gideon the first time he went to trial?
No
Which amendment did Gideon believe they violated him from?
The 6th amendment
Which lawyer represented Gideon in his second trial?
Tom C. Clark
Gideon filed a _____ petition
Habeas corpus
Gideon is from here
Hannibal, Missouri
How long was Gideon sentenced for?
5 years
Which time was Gideon found guilty?
the second time around
What is the 6th amendment?
right to an attorney
true or false, the court was in favor of Gideon after he sent in his petition
true, after the petition was sent in, Gideon was assigned a lawyer.
How many kids did Gideon have with Ruth?
3 kids plus the 3 she already had.
True or false, Gideon already had a career criminal whose actions helped change the American legal system.
True