16Mar
2015
2015

This Week in History: The Public Defender System is Created
Kelly Landers / 0 Comments /West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyer Kelly V. Landers recalls events of significance that occurred this week in history. On March 17, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! On March 18, 1963 Gideon v. Wainwright was decided ...
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04Aug
2014
2014

This Week in History: First Execution by Electric Chair
Kelly Landers / 0 Comments /On August 4, 1961, Pro Se defendant Clarence Earl Gideon, denied court appointed counsel, was convicted of felony breaking and entering and misdemeanor theft, in Panama City, ...
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