Respond to the following discussion post in 150 words or more. Use proper citations when referring to information from the text or when using outside resources. Two peer responses required for each discussion post.
At what point does the right to counsel kick in? Identify the 7 stages of the Criminal Process where the Right to Counsel applies. Explain the importance of at least two of these stages. Does the right to counsel mean the right to the lawyer of your choice? Also what does “effective counsel” mean? What does the two-prong effective counsel test clarify?