This essay is about the Gideon vs. Wainwright case, in which the 14th amendment was based upon.
Gideon vs. Wainwright
Almost anyone in the Untied States of America can recite their Miranda Rights:
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to talk with a lawyer before being questioned and to have the lawyer present during the questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you before questioning begins."
Although most people connect their Miranda …
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…accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor; and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
The Gideon vs. Wainwright case was not only the prerequisite for the famous Miranda rights, but it paved the way for laymen everywhere to be tried more fairly then ever before. The case affected history and is still a major part of the legal system today.
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