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Betts V. Brady, 1942
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Impact on Society
Established that governments did not have to provide a form of counsel to those who could not afford one.
Public Opinion
there was not really any public opinion as the case was not very publicized
Majority Opinion
Press Involvement
this case was not a very public case so there was really no press involvement
Justice Owen Roberts rejected Betts's claim stating that most states did not require appointment of councel for fair trials and assistance was unnecessary.
Minority Opinion
Justice Black was joined in the minority by Justice Douglass and Mr. Murphy. Black states that Betts's petition would have been granted if he was a defendant in
a criminal case.
Backround Information
- Betts was indicated for a robbery.
- Started in the circuit court in Maryland.
- Defendant- The Government (Brady)
- Plaintiff- Betts
Decision Made by The Court
Betts V. Brady, 1942
Dallas Alford,
Tyler West
indigent defendants need only be provided with a lawyer under certain circumstances.
Overview
- Betts was a normal average person in Maryland when he was accused of robbery.
- In court he was rejected a lawyer as they stated they only needed to provide one in extreme cases (murder, rape, ETC.)