If an Accused Requests Assistance of His or Her Own

question 29

Multiple Choice

If an accused requests assistance of his or her own counsel at a confrontation, how does this impact the process?

• A) The confrontation must be delayed until the accused's attorney is present regardless of how long that may take.
• B) The confrontation must be delayed until an attorney familiar with the case is present.
• C) The confrontation may proceed without delay if the accused's attorney cannot be present in time.
• D) The confrontation must be delayed until substitute counsel can be present if the accused's own attorney cannot be present.

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