Gideon v. Wainwright

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1963-03-18

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Mr. Justice Black delivered the opinion of the Court. Petitioner was charged in a Florida state court with having broken and entered a poolroom with intent to commit a misdemeanor. This offense is a felony under *337 Florida law. Appearing in court without funds and without a lawyer, petitioner asked the court to appoint counsel for him, whereupon the fol…

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