While a Defendant Does Have a Right to Counsel, He

question 6

Essay

While a defendant does have a right to counsel, he may not choose a specific lawyer.Why do you think this is? Do you think there would be fewer ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claims if defendants were able to choose specific counsel?

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