Instructional Video4:52
Mr. Beat

Why You Get a Lawyer If You Can't Afford One | Gideon v. Wainwright

6th - 12th
In episode 9 of Supreme Court Briefs, a man can't afford a lawyer, struggles to defend himself in court, gets convicted of a crime he didn't commit, writes a letter, and everything turns out all groovy.
Instructional Video4:22
Hip Hughes History

Gideon v Wainwright Explained in 5 Minutes: US History and Government Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes explains the fundamentals about the Warren Court decision of 1963, Gideon v Wainwright. Perfect for struggling students, lazy crammers and the cray cray on the internet.
Instructional Video
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Key Constitutional Concepts

9th - 10th
This three-part documentary discusses why and how the Constitution was created at the Constitutional Convention and explores the protection of individuals' rights in the Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright and limits on presidential...
Instructional Video
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: A Conversation on the Origin of the Supreme Court

9th - 10th
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and a group of students discuss the Supreme Court: its history and evolution; how the justices select, hear and decide cases; and the role of an independent judiciary and other issues crucial to a...