After pleading his case before the Supreme Court, Gideon demonstrated that his rights had been violated and was granted the opportunity to have an attorney to defend him. Not only did Gideon have a lawyer in this third trial, but his defense was rock solid. With an adequate defense Gideon proved that he was undoubtedly innocent. His lawyer also made the star witness look guilty, something Gideon would not have been able to do on his own. Having legal representation has proven to be an important resource for Gideon and the underserved, and having an attorney can change the decision on a case. In this situation, the have-nots prevailed