Gideon v. Wainwright

In 1963, Clarence Earl Gideon was arrested for breaking and entering with the intention of burglary. He was denied an attorney at the court and was found guilty after trying to defend himself. He was found guilty and sentenced to prison. Gideon petitioned to the Supreme Court via in forma pauperis.

The court overturned the decision in the Betts v. Brady case. This case made it possible for the Sixth Amendment of counsel in criminal cases to not be required in special cases.
The supreme Court took the Betts case decision away, making a fair trial with counsel required. A counsel is needed to assist lawyers present cases well before a Judge. Gideon was acquitted of his charges.
 I agree with the decision that counsel is required. It was not in the constitution's (founding fathers) interests for people to be unjustly violated by the law. Before this case, convicted criminals could be unfailrly treated and sentences without adequate help.
Here is an educated summary of the case by PBS.