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Gideon was charged in Florida for breaking and entering. He appeared in court with no lawyer so he requested one. Gideon was told by the state of Florida that they couldn't give him a lawyer because they claimed that lawyers can only be appointed for indigent defendants in capital cases so, Gideon represented himself. He was found guilty and was sentenced to 5 years in prison. Gideon filed a Habeas Corpus arguing that the court's decision violated his right to be represented by counsel. The Florida supreme court denied his habeas corpus relief.

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The u.s supreme court ruled that the 6th amendment's guarantee of right to assistance of counsel applies to criminal defendants in state courts by way of the 14th amendment. Justice Hugo L. Black said an attorney will be provided for the defendant if they can't afford one.

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There could be many effects if you don't have an attorney. For example you might be sentenced or charged for something you didn't do and no one can defend you. The court also discovered that in order to have a fair trail all defendants must have an attorney as a fundamental right even in felony cases, and if they can't afford one, one will be provided.

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does the 6th amendment's right to counsel in criminal case extend to felony defendants in state courts?

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summary: In 1963 Gideon was charged for breaking and entering, in court Florida violated his 6th amendment right by not allowing him and attorney.
question:does the 6th amendment's right to counsel in criminal cases extend to felony defendants in state courts?
decision: the u.s supreme court favored in Gideon's side and said the 6th amendment gives defendants attorneys even in felony cases.
significance: in every state you have the right to an attorney even if you cant afford one (any type of case).

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