Gideon vs. Wainright (1963)
Facts of the case
Gideon was accused of breaking and entering but didnt have enought money to hire his own attorney and the court refused to give him one so he defended himself and was found guilty.
Constitutional Question
Based on the 4th amendment should Gideon have been given an attorney to defend him?
Decision
9-0 in favor of Gideon
Lasting Effect
It made it law that any defendent is supposed to be given an attorney to make it a fair trial.