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In 1961, clarence earl gideon stood trial in florida, accused of robbing a pool hall. gideon was poor and could not afford a lawyer. he requested that the court provide one for him, but florida only provided lawyers for defendants accused of capital offenses. the supreme court decided to throw out the conviction because lawyers were necessary to ensure a fair trial. the court ruled that states must provide counsel to defendants too poor to afford lawyers or they are violating the constitutional right to legal counsel. *

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