Gideon's Trumpet

"Gideon's Trumpet" is a Book by Anthony Lewis, which tells the story of Clarence Gideon, a man who fought for the right to a fair trial. It details how Gideon, imprisoned for a minor crime, requested a lawyer but was denied because the law didn’t require one in his case. The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately ruled that everyone has a right to legal representation in criminal cases, guaranteeing the right to a fair trial. The book highlights the importance of legal protections and the justice system’s role in safeguarding individual rights.