Gideon's Trumpet /
Lewis, Anthony
Gideon's Trumpet / Anthony Lewis. - New York : A Division of Random House, 1966. - 233 p. ; 18 cm. - A Vintage Book 315 . - 343.22(73)(092)Gedeon. C. E. . - A Vintage Book, 315 .
To my parents
This is a true story about Clarence Earl Gideon, a semi-literate drifter, who is arrested for breaking into a pool room and for petty theft. When he asks the court to appoint a lawyer for his defense because he cannot afford one, his request is denied. Acting as his own lawyer, Gideon is convicted and sent to jail. While in prison, he begins a hand-written campaign directed to the U.S. Supreme Court, contending thatevery defendant is entitled to legal representation. The Court agrees to hear Gideon's case, and, in a landmark decision, rules in his favor. Gideon is given a new trial and is found innocent and U.S. legal history is changed forever.
Gideon, Clarence Earl 1910 – 1972
343.22(73)(092)Gedeon. C. E.
Gideon's Trumpet / Anthony Lewis. - New York : A Division of Random House, 1966. - 233 p. ; 18 cm. - A Vintage Book 315 . - 343.22(73)(092)Gedeon. C. E. . - A Vintage Book, 315 .
To my parents
This is a true story about Clarence Earl Gideon, a semi-literate drifter, who is arrested for breaking into a pool room and for petty theft. When he asks the court to appoint a lawyer for his defense because he cannot afford one, his request is denied. Acting as his own lawyer, Gideon is convicted and sent to jail. While in prison, he begins a hand-written campaign directed to the U.S. Supreme Court, contending thatevery defendant is entitled to legal representation. The Court agrees to hear Gideon's case, and, in a landmark decision, rules in his favor. Gideon is given a new trial and is found innocent and U.S. legal history is changed forever.
Gideon, Clarence Earl 1910 – 1972
343.22(73)(092)Gedeon. C. E.