Public Defender Program was created as a result of the Gideon Case in the year 1963.
Explanation:
- Gideon was accused, of committing a robbery which is a felony under Florida law. On the trial day, Gideon appeared without any lawyer at the court and requested the judge to appoint a lawyer for him since he had no money to pay to the lawyer.
- The court decided that if a person is charged with a crime and cannot afford a lawyer, the state has to arrange one for free
