What was clarence gideon forced to do during his burglary trial?

Clarence Gideon was forced to represent himself in court during his burglary trial, as he was incapable of hiring a lawyer.

Further Explanations:

Clarence Gideon was a poor wanderer of United States being accused in Florida for felony theft. He was arrested on 3rd June 1961, in charge of theft of a few thermoses of beer and soda from the “Pool Room” belonging to Ira Strickland. The cost of the bottles were merely 5$, but he was alleged of taking $50 form the jukebox along with the bottles.  

His first trial began in the Trial court of Robert McCrary in Florida. Being poor he was not able to hire any counsel to fight for him and was not even provided by the court giving the excuse that, counsel is provided for the cases related to death penalties. As a result of it, he was sentenced 5-year imprisonment in charge of breaking illegally into the premise of  Pool room and committing theft.

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Answer Details

Grade: High school

Subject: US History

Chapter: Clarence Gideon

Keywords:

Clarence Gideon, United States, Florida, Pool Room, Ira Strickland, Trial court, Robert McCrary, Florida, death, penalties,

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