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Who was Gideon’s adversary in court?
Wainwright
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What right did Anthony Faretta claim he was denied by the California state courts?
The right to self-representation.
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Defendant is a multi-millionaire who is charged with murder. Should he receive a court-appointed attorney? Why or why not?
No. He is not indigent.
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Who pays the court-appointed attorney?
The government.
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Which Amendment contains the right to an attorney?
The Sixth Amendment
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What does pro se mean?
A Latin term used to describe an unrepresented defendant.
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Another driver sues Defendant, a low-income person, for damages suffered after a serious car accident that he caused. Should he receive a court-appointed attorney? Why or why not?
No, only applies to criminal cases.
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The right to an attorney only applies to defendants who violate this type of laws.
Criminal laws.
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What type of crimes did the Supreme Court decide require an attorney represent the defendant?
Serious crimes
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DAILY DOUBLE What is the word used to describe a court decision that is cited as an example or analogy to resolve similar questions of law?
Precedent
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A desperately poor Defendant is charged with grand larceny. Should he receive a court-appointed attorney? Why or why not?
Yes, Defendant is indigent and the crime is serious.
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What is the title used by attorneys who exclusively represent indigent defendants?
Public defender.
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What word did the Supreme Court use to describe defendants who have a right to free attorney services?
Indigent
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What type of questions did the trial judge in Faretta v. California use to test Faretta’s intelligence?
Legal questions
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A poor defendant is charged with driving his vehicle at 90 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. Should he receive a court-appointed attorney? Why or why not?
No, only applies when a defendant is charged with a serious crime.
400
DAILY DOUBLE What type of laws require bystanders to act in certain emergency situations?
Good samaritan laws.
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How did Mr. Gideon to get his case heard by the Supreme Court?
He petitioned the Court.
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What reason reason did Faretta give to explain why he did not want the court appointed attorney to defend him?
The attorney's heavy caseload.
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Defendant is charged with a serious crime. He rents a home, leases a car, owns a cell phone, and has a job but does not have enough money for a lawyer. Should he receive a court-appointed attorney? Why or why not?
No, even though Defendant does not have enough money for a lawyer, she can give up her car, sell her cell phone, or miss a rent or cell phone payment to retain a lawyer.
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A self-represented defendant cannot do this if he or she is unhappy with the outcome of his trial.
Appeal claiming ineffective counsel.