Question

Which option best completes the diagram? Clarence Gideon is convicted of a felony in Florida after being refused a lawyer The Supreme Court rules that states must provide lawyers for poor defendants in
felony cases. ?

A States appeal the decision and the Supreme Court reverses its
ruling

B. States establish public defenders' offices to represent defendants who can't afford lawyers.

C. States begin training prisoners to more effectively represent themselves in court.

D. States put a cap on lawyers' fees so that all citizens are able to afford legal representation.
The answer is B. States establish public defenders' offices to represent defendants who can't afford lawyers.​

Answer 1

The answer is B. In the Miranda Rights that was set up by the Supreme Court you’re entitled to legal representation in court and it’s up to the states to establish a public defender’s office since cases are heard in courts that are either city or state. Gideon’s case set a precedence for future case law...his case sets the standard for when this particular situation arises and it cannot be contested.

Answer 2

B states established public defenders offices to represent defendants who can’t afford lawyers.