At What Point Does the Law Require a Defendant Be

question 49

Multiple Choice

At what point does the law require a defendant be allowed the assistance of counsel?

• A) as soon as the crime in question has been committed
• B) at any critical stage in the investigative process
• C) at the point of arrest
• D) at the beginning of the trial process (i.e., first appearance)

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