What are some reasons a Political Science teacher would choose Gideon's Trumpet as a reading selection? --This is our final exam question .. HELP
2006-08-08 06:38:05 · 3 answers · asked by Krystal 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
There are obvious legal implications. Refer to the web sites below.
Clarence Earl Gideon (Fonda) is a poor, ill-tempered Florida handyman who is arrested for petty larceny in 1961. Unable to afford a lawyer, Gideon is sentenced to five years in prison. His treatment by the Florida judicial system, a clear violation of the Fourteenth Amendment, is brought to the attention of the Supreme Court. As a result, a landmark decision is reached, assuring free legal representation for anyone accused of a crime in the United States.
2006-08-08 06:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Because "Gideon's Trumpet" is about James Gideon's fight for the right to legel counsel, even though he was indigent and couldn't afford a lawyer. It's a landmark case in American Supreme Court history.
2006-08-08 13:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a stupid exam question, but an OK question in general. A PSci prof might assign it because it chronicles the assertion of the right to counsel - in other words, it democratized the legal system by making it an asset rather than an obstacle for people. Too bad it's reverting - see how people are bamboozled by collections agencies in small claims courts for an example.
2006-08-08 13:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋