The topics of the lecture were appeals and habeas corpus. The criminal court 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. Recall the Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), case from our discussion on the right to counsel. 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. You can view the full case here: Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963)
Questions
Analyze the type of error the trial court made at the first trial, such as harmless error, constitutional error, or non-constitutional error.
Assess the potential impact the Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) case could have on other prisoners.
Provide a reference and appropriate in-text citation(