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Clarence Earl Gideon arrested
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Bay Harbor Pool Room in Panama City Beach, Florida is Burglarized
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Gideon, representing himself, was tried and convicted.
The following exchange took place: The COURT: Mr. Gideon, I am sorry, but I cannot appoint Counsel to represent you in this case. Under the laws of the State of Florida, the only time the Court can appoint Counsel to represent a Defendant is when that person is charged with a capital offense. I am sorry, but I will have to deny your request to appoint Counsel to defend you in this case. GIDEON: The United States Supreme Court says I am entitled to be represented by Counsel. -
Gideon is sentenced to 5 years in prison.
This was the maximum sentence permissible under Florida Law -
Gideon sends a handwritten note to the U.S. Supreme Court requesting review
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Case presented for argument before the U.S. Supreme Court
Court Recording Recording of argument before the U.S. Supreme Court. -
U.S. Supreme Court holds Gideon has a right to counsel
The court was unanimous -
Gideon is re-tried, represented by counsel, and acquitted
The jury deliberated only one hour.
