Maine Judge Rushes Solution To Lack Of Public DefendersGideon v. Wainwright established right to counsel even if accused can't afford oneMaine facing challenges with lack of public defenders, seeking solutions
Abe Krash, Who Fought for a Constitutional Right to Counsel, Dies at 97Abe Krash played a crucial role in Gideon v. Wainwright, a landmark 1963 Supreme Court case establishing the right to counsel in criminal cases.