Gideon's Trumpet

Introduction

Gideon's Trumpet is a television made movie released on 1980 with renowned cast and production. This movie is based on the original book story which was written by Anthony Lewis. The story line describes the actual tale behind Gideon and Wainwright case in which Supreme Court of the United States stated that the criminal defendants have right to an attorney only if they can afford it. The original version of the book won many awards for the Best Fact Crime Book.

Question # 01- What were the charges against Clarence Earl Gideon?

The initial plot of the movie carefully covers the courts of United States. It signifies upon the role of national authorities assigned to the national leaders and laws of the bar. It is a dramatic story which concentrates upon the struggle of an individual. It discusses general ethics and political theories. Clarence Earl Gideon had many charges against him. He was convicted for a Poolroom robbery of the Bay Harbor. Clarence Earl Gideon is a mechanic and electrician by profession, a tuberculosis patient, bugler and a prisoner for most of his lifetime. He looked older than his original age. A simple man who use to read the law in its literal meaning. He was accused of stealing beer, wine, cigarettes, coca cola and change from the cash register. A man outside the pool hall saw Gideon leaving with the bottle of wine. He was arrested by policemen because he was not able to explain him the reason for carrying lot of cash in his pockets (Van, 1965, pp, 606).

Question # 02 - Did Gideon seems to be capable of defending himself? Could a lawyer have helped him? If so, how?

In the whole course of the movie, Gideon's Trumpet carries original trail of Clarence Earl Gideon and his ...