critical stage
- A point during a criminal process where the actions may impact the rights or defenses of the accused, leading to the activation of their Sixth Amendment right to have a lawyer
- During a lineup was a critical stage, the accused requested for their lawyer.
- The representation of counsel is required at every critical stage to protect the accused's rights.
- The questioning after the arrest was considered a critical stage, thus a lawyer was present.
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