accusatory stage

accusatory stage. Criminal procedure. The point in a criminal proceeding when the suspect’s right to counsel attaches. • This occurs usu. after arrest and once interrogation begins. Cf. CRITICAL STAGE. [Cases: Criminal Law 641.

3. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 282.]

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