Has Gideon’s Promise Been Fulfilled?

Authors

Peter A. Joy
Kevin C. McMunigal, Case Western University School of LawFollow

Abstract

This column discusses the current crisis in defense systems serving indigent clients and efforts to improve those systems. It also analyzes the legal standard for adequate assistance of counsel in light of the ethical duties of defense counsel, whether appointed counsel, public defenders, or private attorneys. It examines whether Gideon's promise is being fulfilled by counsel and protected by the courts.

Keywords

Gideon v. Wainwright

Publication Date

2003

Document Type

Article

Place of Original Publication

Criminal Justice

Publication Information

18 (2) Criminal Justice 47 (2003)

Repository Citation

Joy, Peter A. and McMunigal, Kevin C., "Has Gideon’s Promise Been Fulfilled?" (2003). Faculty Publications. 822.
https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/faculty_publications/822