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Individuals have a right to an attorney when they are arrested, yet they often aren't appointed a public defender for up to 48 hours after being brought into custody. If a lawyer was present upon arrest, he would likely advise a suspect to not say anything to the police. Is it a good thing for a suspect to have a lawyer present at the police station? Why or why not?


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The entity that rents out a property or asset to another entity, referred to as the lessee.

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