Gideon v. Wainwright - Supreme Court of the United States

Gideon v. Wainwright

By Supreme Court of the United States

  • Release Date: 1963-03-18
  • Genre: Law

Description

"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.