Explain the impact could the gideon v. wainwright

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Case Study: The topic discussed was appeals and habeas corpus. The criminal courts process does not end at the sentencing of a convicted defendant. Many defendants appeal their convictions and/or their sentences. Although this process is generally limited to attorneys, it is important to know the basis of appeals to prevent mistakes from being made that could result in a conviction being reversed. In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), Clarence Earl Gideon won his appeal in the United States Supreme Court, overturning his conviction due to his right to counsel being violated. Gideon was then retried and acquitted in the trial court. In your initial post, include the following:

Questions:

Locate and provide a summary of a recent conviction that was overturned.
Explain the impact could the Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) may have had on decision to overturn the conviction.

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