Justice on Trial
S01E05 For the Defendant (Gideon v. Wainwright)
Judge Judy Sheindlin and her crew revisit the case of Clarence Gideon, a Florida man who faced charges in 1963 for breaking into a pool hall. Lacking legal representation because of Florida's regulations, Gideon was convicted. During his time in prison, he managed to appeal to the Supreme Court, a move that ultimately established the Public Defender system we recognize today. With a skilled attorney by his side this time, will Gideon finally achieve justice and regain his freedom?
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What Happens in My House (The Matter of Terrence K.)
Piranha
Burying Rights (Ohio v. Dixon)
Killer Catfish
Alligator Gar
Sixteen to Life (1) (People v. Deskovic)
European Maneater
Sixteen to Life (2) (Deskovic v. Putnam County)
Amazon Assassins
For the Defendant (Gideon v. Wainwright)
Amazon Flesh Eaters
Killer, but Not a Liar (People v. Turriago)
Freshwater Shark
Hell Goes On Forever (Snyder v. Phelps)
Scopes Monkey Trial (State of TN v. Scopes)