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  1. A Criminal Defendant's Right to Counsel

    Justice System A Criminal Defendant's Right to Counsel

    The Miranda Warning read to a criminal defendant upon arrest generally states that “you have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you free of charge.” Your "right to counsel" is the right to have an attorney present to help you defend against...
    • Michael Wechsler
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • criminal attorney miranda warning public defender right to counsel sixth amendment
    • Category: Criminal Law
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