Gideon v Wainwright

Where did Gideon first get arrested?

• Panama City, Florida

• Washington, D.C.

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Los Angeles, California

What year did Gideon first get arrested?

• 2006

• 1999

• 1961

Why was Gideon an easy target?

• He confessed

• He has been to prison before.

• He was very wealthy

Which Amendment did Gideon feel was violated?

• 3rd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

Who did Gideon write a letter to?

• The Supreme Court of the United States

• The Florida Circuit Court

• The Florida District Court

• The Maryland District Court

Who was the Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections.

• Clarence Earl Gideon

• John Wilkes Booth

• Joseph Biden

• Louie Wainwright

What did Gideon receive at the Supreme Court, that he did not get in the Florida Circuit Court?

• Money

• A New Identity

• A Lawyer

Gideon was freed from prison because the Supreme Court agreed with him.

• True

• False

Gideon was freed after getting a new trial with a new lawyer.

• True

• False

Which Amendment was also affected by this decision?

• 12th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 4th Amendment