Today in class we discussed Gideon v. Wainwright, 55 years later.
If you were absent, think about these questions:
Complete the following in class writing. Use complete sentences.
Do you agree that the promise of Gideon v. Wainwright has been unfulfilled? Why or why not? Regardless of your opinion, how might government guarantee the rights of the economically disadvantaged?
If you were absent, think about these questions:
- Review the decisions of Powell v. Alabama, Betts v. Brady, and Gideon v. Wainwright. What was the rationale for the decision in each case?
- According to the article, why is the promise of Gideon v. Wainwright unfulfilled? What evidence does the author provide as support?
Complete the following in class writing. Use complete sentences.
Do you agree that the promise of Gideon v. Wainwright has been unfulfilled? Why or why not? Regardless of your opinion, how might government guarantee the rights of the economically disadvantaged?