Gideon v. Wainwright

By Supreme Court of the United States

Release : 1963-03-18

Genre : Law, Books, Professional & Technical

Kind : ebook

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"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 v. Wainwright

By Supreme Court of the United States

Release : 1963-03-18

Genre : Law, Books, Professional & Technical

Kind : ebook

(0 ratings)
"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.

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