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The several stories included in the documentary demonstrate the lack of competence and dedication to justice present in the public defense system. How is it that we can say "nobody goes to jail in America without a free trial," but then deny them equality in the right to assistance of counsel?

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"nobody goes to jail in America without a fair trial" that statement is very strong. It for me would be what I remember the case of Gideon v Wainwright being about/making.

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Should the court make it a requirement for those who are being tried, to understand and know the correct court procedures, and know what rights they are given in court?

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Eddie Lloyds case was very eye opening. Its so neat to see all the things he did for himself all while he was sitting in a jail cell. However, it is super sad to know he spent 17 years in jail only for evidence to appear that proved him innocent.

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I think its sad that some counsel are more worried and speed and efficiency, rather than justice for the person who's side their supposed to be on.

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When Gideon was asking for an attorney and saying it was a his right, did the judge think he actually knew what he was talking about? I wonder because he only had schooling up to 8th grade.

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I think if the government is going to provide counsel that counsel should be capable and adequate. What's the point in having them if they're not going to do their jobs?

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I think it is sad some of these public offenders seem to ignore the people they are defending

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This lack of fair and capable lawyers leaves a very tarnished image on the entirety of the US government

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is there a better way for creating focused attorneys rather than using the public defender, assigned counsel, and contract attorney systems? Do you just need to a find a way to pay them adequately?

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Eddie Joe Lloyd Story is quite tragic and what is even more devastating is the fact that the type of trial he went through is still common today. The frequency and recurrence  of Lloyd' s trial reveals dangerous selectiveness of legal precedents in the US Government- especially from a racial standpoint. This provides evidence of the longevity and various facets of institutionalized racism in the US legal system and how social stratification of the lower class fuels this issue.

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Is it fair when lawyers only have a week to prepare clients? (court appointed)

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Why did only 22 states agree with the right to counsel? Why did the other states duck and avoid it?

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Why was Gideon not set free directly after?

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What does the Supreme Court's ruling in Gideon v Wainwright say about justice and the rule of law in America?

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Should Gideon have been given legal counsel in his initial trial, why or why not?

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What does the 6th amendment protect and to what extent might that be important?