Think you know the story of Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)? Most people believe this landmark Supreme Court case guaranteed everyone a free lawyer—but that’s not the full truth. In this video, we break down the biggest myths and misunderstandings about Gideon, from whether lawyers are really “free,” to the limits of the right to counsel, to what happened when Clarence Gideon was retried.

This is Part 2 of our Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths series. If you thought Miranda was misunderstood, wait until you hear the surprising facts about Gideon.

You’ll learn:
✅ What Gideon v. Wainwright actually decided
✅ Why the right to counsel wasn’t new in 1963
✅ The truth about paying for your “free” public defender

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✅ How this case overruled Betts v. Brady
✅ Why Gideon was acquitted at his retrial
✅ Whether the promise of Gideon has really been fulfilled today

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Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 1: Think You Know Your Miranda Rights?
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We’ve all heard it on TV: “You have the right to remain silent…” But most people misunderstand entirely what Miranda rights actually mean. In this video, I break down the Top Miranda Rights Myths that could cost you in the real world.

🚨 Learn the truth about:

~Do police always have to read Miranda at arrest?
~Does your case get thrown out if they don’t?
~Can silence alone protect you?
~What happens if you talk before the warning?
~Do Miranda rights apply everywhere?

By the end, you’ll know what Miranda really protects — and what it doesn’t.

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In this video, we break down the California Court of Appeal’s August 2025 decision in People v. Harlow, a case that redefines how courts handle mental health diversion under Penal Code § 1001.36.

🔎 What you’ll learn in this video:

~The story behind People v. Harlow and why the trial court denied diversion
~How the 2022 amendment to Penal Code 1001.36 changed the rules
~The difference between eligibility vs. suitability for diversion
~Why the Court of Appeal said a diagnosis made three years after the crime still counts

What this ruling means for defendants, lawyers, and the future of mental health in California criminal courts

⚖️ This case is a major win for those fighting for treatment over punishment. It shows how California law is shifting to prioritize rehabilitation instead of incarceration when mental illness plays a role in criminal behavior.

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