Wainwright, the right to counsel was reexamined completely. Clarence Gideon was charged with breaking and entering and was not provided a lawyer because he was not charged with a capital crime. Gideon self-appealed to the Supreme Court, which extended the right to counsel. It held that the Sixth Amendment guaranteed right to council as fundamental to a fair trial. Also, the fact that Gideon was accused of a felony, and therefore faced considerable jail time factored into the decision. Druggz is also facing multiple felonies and lengthy prison
Wainwright, the right to counsel was reexamined completely. Clarence Gideon was charged with breaking and entering and was not provided a lawyer because he was not charged with a capital crime. Gideon self-appealed to the Supreme Court, which extended the right to counsel. It held that the Sixth Amendment guaranteed right to council as fundamental to a fair trial. Also, the fact that Gideon was accused of a felony, and therefore faced considerable jail time factored into the decision. Druggz is also facing multiple felonies and lengthy prison