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Season 29 Episode 3: Gideon's Trumpet

Clarence Earl Gideon, a semi-literate drifter, is arrested for breaking into a pool room and for petty theft. When he asks the court to appoint a lawyer for his defense because he cannot afford one, his request is denied. Acting as his own lawyer, Gideon is convicted and sent to jail. While in prison, he begins a hand-written campaign directed to the U.S. Supreme Court, contending that every defendant is entitled to legal representation. The Court agrees to hear Gideon's case, and, in a landmark decision, rules in his favor.

Genre:

Drama

Seasons:

61

Episodes:

364

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

120 min

First Air:

1951

Rating:

8.8