Cover of Gideon v. Wainwright and the right to counsel

Gideon v. Wainwright and the right to counsel

by Paul B. Wice

Historic Supreme Court Cases

Reading Level 11-12 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 11th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the landmark Supreme Court case that secured the right to legal representation for everyone accused of a crime. Follow the story of Clarence Earl Gideon and how his fight for justice changed the American legal system forever. This compelling narrative reveals why having a lawyer is essential for a fair trial.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalSocial JusticeLegal RightsComing of Age

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Legal Conflict Social Justice
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0531112314
Pages
128
Published
1995
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
21,926

Genres

Abortion

Subjects

Gideon, Clarence Earl -- Trials, litigation, etc. -- Juvenile literature.Wainwright, Louie L. -- Trials, litigation, etc. -- Juvenile literature.Gideon, Clarence Earl -- Trials, litigation, etc.Wainwright, Louie L. -- Trials, litigation, etc.Right to counsel -- United States -- Juvenile literature.Right to counsel.