Once upon a time , there was a very hot day in june about 80 degrees. It was on June 3rd, 1961 in Panama City, Florida. A man named Clarence Earl Gideon broke into the Bay Harbor Pool around 8pm-12am. As he broke a window and a cigarette machine. He was carrying a bottle of wine. He was charged with breaking and entering. This charge was considered as a Petty Larceny. Mr. Gideon could not afford a lawyer and had no choice but to represent himself. This did not work he lost. While spending time in jail he began to read the 6th amendment in the constitution. He wrote a letter saying that his rights were violated and he was released from jail.
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