Note: In the following questions, you cannot only answer "yes" or "no." You need to give your reasons.

1. The defendant is charged with larceny-theft. The crime is misdemeanor that is punishable by up to 9 months imprisonment. The defendant is indigent and he requests the court to appoint a free lawyer for him. Should the court appoint a free lawyer for the defendant?
2. The defendant is charged with public disorderly conduct that is punishable by up to three- year imprisonment. The prosecution recommends that the defendant be sentenced to one year probation. The defendant is indigent and he requests the court to appoint a lawyer for him. Should the court appoint a free lawyer for him?
3. In Gideon v. Wainwright, the Court held that Gideon should have been represented by state appointed free counsel. What is the ruling of the Court and why the ruling is important?
4. John is charged with minor theft and he is likely to be sentenced to a fine of $1,000. He is indigent and requests state appointed free counsel. The judge denies his request. John claims that his right to counsel is violated. Is his right to counsel violated?