For context, Gideon was charged with trespassing and robbery. He requested help from a lawyer, but the Florida court denied the request. Gideon had to represent himself in court. Gideon had to represent himself in court.
Gideon went to Supreme Court to argue for a right to a lawyer. The Supreme Court decided that the 6th amendment allowed for anyone to have a right to a lawyer. This decision would be enforced through the 14th amendment. This court case reinforced the rights given by the Constitution.
