Gideon’S Trumpet Part 1 (Gideon Movie Questions)

Gideon’s Trumpet – part 1

1. What crime was committed and where?

2. What evidence appears to incriminate Gideon?

3. Who was Lester Wade?

4. Describe Gideon’s attempt to defend himself in court. a. questioning – b. witnesses – c. alibi (put on a defense for himself)–

Part 2

1. What is “double jeopardy” and why wasn’t the 2nd trial for Gideon considered double jeopardy?

2. What is a “statute of limitations”?

3. Compare and contrast Gideon’s 2 trials. (give examples of differences between the 2 trials)