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Gideon v. Wainwright
Prior to this case, many states only allowed the right to an attorney during felony cases, while those being charged with misdemeanors were left to fend for themselves.
Gideon appealed his misdemeanor conviction and was retried with adequate legal representation.
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Is a Supreme Court decision permanent?
In most cases a Supreme Court decision is permanent. The current Supreme Court can change the decision of a previous Supreme Court.
Why does Gideon come to trial without a lawyer?
Because he couldnt afford an attorney to represent him in criminal court. The US Supreme Court ruled that criminal defendants will be provided with a defense attorney at government cost when the defendant cannot afford an attorney.
Does the defendant sit with their attorney in court?
Yes
What factors can overturn a Supreme Court decision?
A Supreme Court decision can be overturned by a constitutional amendment, a new Supreme Court decision, or a change in the composition of the Court.
Can you appeal a Supreme Court decision?
Yes, you can appeal a Supreme Court decision to a higher court, such as the United States Court of Appeals.
The official decision of the Supreme Court is known as what?
The official decision of the Supreme Court is known as an opinion. Rulings by the US Supreme Court cannot be appealed by a higher court.
What are the powers of the supreme court od India?
supreme court's decision is the fynal decision. supreme court can ineterpret the law. supreme court hav a right to punish the personif he/she breaks the law.
Can the US Supreme Court overrule a state supreme court's decision?
Yes, the US Supreme Court has the authority to overrule a state supreme court's decision if it involves a federal law or constitutional issue.
What is Minnesota v Murphy supreme court case?
In Murphy, the Supreme Court ruled that the probation officer-client relationship is not confidential, as physician patient or attorney-client relationships are. If a probationer admits to committing a crime to his or her probation supervision, the information can be passed on to the police or district attorney. The Murphy decision held that a probation officer could even use trickery or psychological pressure to get information and turn it over to the police. -Larry J. Siegel
How did the Supreme Court rule in the Miranda decision?
The supreme's court overturned Miranda conviction in a 5 to 4 decision.
To which amendment does this Supreme Court decision refer?
Since you didn't say WHICH Supreme Court decision, there is no way to answer the question.
Can a legislature overturn a supreme court decision holding a particular statute unconstitutional?
No it can't. The only way to overturn a supreme court decision is either another supreme court decision, or a constitutional amendment.
