Gideon Turns 50

Gideon Turns 50

Fifty years ago today, the Supreme Court handed down the seminal decision of Gideon v. Wainwright.  In Gideon, the Court unanimously held that all indigent defendants charged with a felonies are guaranteed appointed counsel.  This CBS Sunday Morning story provides background on the historic decision.  It runs 2:35 minutes.

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