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The Gideon Case: Inside the Supreme Court's Historic Right to Counsel Decision

The Gideon Case: Inside the Supreme Court's Historic Right to Counsel Decision


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The complete history of the pivotal legal battle before the Supreme Court that established the right to a public defender and reshaped the American justice system, written by a lawyer closely involved in the case The "Gideon" Case offers an unparalleled inside view of the landmark Gideon v. Wainwright case, written by Bruce Jacob, the assistant attorney general who argued the case for the state of Florida in 1963. Gideon, who was charged with a felony, could not afford a lawyer and had petitioned the US Supreme Court for his right to a court-appointed lawyer. The court ruled unanimously in Gideon's favor, creating the right to counsel for all indigent defendants facing criminal felony charges in every state in the union. From the details of Gideon's initial arrest in Florida to the momentous ruling in Washington, this book presents a close account of the courtroom scenes, constitutional debates, and personal transformations sparked by one of the most consequential decisions in Supreme Court history. After losing the case, Jacob, now in private practice, immediately became a volunteer public defender, and for the next 55 years as a law professor continued to provide free legal help to indigent defendants and appellants in criminal cases. With behind-the-scenes accounts of key figures, in-depth analysis of constitutional law, and a vivid portrayal of legal practice in the early 1960s, this book is an essential read for historians, legal scholars, and anyone intrigued by the workings of the US justice system.

About the Author :
Bruce R. Jacob is professor emeritus and dean emeritus at the Stetson University College of Law. In 1963, as assistant attorney general of Florida, Jacob argued and lost the Gideon v. Wainwright case before the US Supreme Court. He then became a law professor and dean of two law schools, taught constitutional law, founded legal assistance programs, and taught law students how to represent defendants in criminal cases.


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  • ISBN-13: 9780813075266
  • Publisher: University Press of Florida
  • Publisher Imprint: University Press of Florida
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Inside the Supreme Court's Historic Right to Counsel Decision
  • ISBN-10: 0813075262
  • Publisher Date: 17 Feb 2026
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 210


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