right to counsel
A right, guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, for a person charged of a criminal offense to be represented by a lawyer. In the event that a person cannot afford to hire a lawyer, he can choose to be represented by a public defender, or a court-appointed attorney. Selected right to counsel links: |
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