Russ SiadatianL201 11:15AM4/20/2014Gideon v. Wainwright1. Case name; Court (year)a. Clarence Earl Gideon V. Louie Wainwright, Supreme Court of the State of Florida (1963)2. Problem(s)a. Does Gideon have the right under the 6th Amendment to be appointed legal counsel, made mandatory for the states by the 14th Amendment, when he cannot afford one?3. Hold (vote)a. Yes (9-0)4. Facts: On the merits – Gideon broke into a pool hall with the intent to commit a misdemeanor, which constitutes a felony under Florida law. He was charged and showed up in court with no money so he could hire a lawyer. The courts rejected his request for legal assistance on the grounds that it was only provided for capital offenses and, therefore, Gideon had to defend himself in court. Proceedings - Trial Court: Gideon was convicted and sentenced to five years in state prison - Supreme Court. Court: reversed (Gideon found not guilty)4. Reasoninga. The Trail Court found Gideon guilty and Gideon appealed to the Florida Supreme Court. The appeal was based on the fact that the courts had failed to deny him his right to counsel.....