Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

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How long do I have the right to counsel


Asked on 9/03/07, 3:51 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Daniel Fenaughty FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC

Re: counsel

Your right to trial counsel extends through sentencing. You can also get state-paid apprllate counsel for an appeal "of right" (that's the first appeal only).

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Answered on 9/03/07, 2:06 pm
Jason Savela The Savela Law Firm, PC

Re: counsel

until you waive it, starting at filing of charges or custody, then thru all critical stages of your case, including appeal

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Answered on 9/03/07, 11:53 pm
Philip Rosmarin Rosmarin Law Firm

Re: counsel

Till death do you part. If you mean how long do you have a right to counsel appointed and paid for by the state because you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, that's through your first appeal.

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Answered on 9/04/07, 12:55 am


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