right to a counsel
31assigned counsel — An attorney appointed by court to represent an indigent person; most commonly in criminal cases. See U.S. Constitution, Sixth Amendment (right to counsel); Fed.R.Crim.P. 44; 18 U.S.C.A. No. 3006A. See also assistance of counsel counsel, right to …
32effective assistance of counsel — Conscientious, meaningful representation wherein accused is advised of his rights and honest, learned and able counsel is given a reasonable opportunity to perform task assigned to him. State v. Williams, Iowa, 207 N.W.2d 98, 104. Benchmark for… …
33effective assistance of counsel — The right of a criminal defendant or appellant to have competent legal representation, whether the lawyer was appointed by the court or retained by the defendant. In general, competent legal representation is without errors that would result in… …
34assignment of counsel — See assigned counsel assistance of counsel counsel, right to …
35assistance of counsel — Sixth Amendment to Federal Constitution, guaranteeing accused in criminal prosecution assistance of counsel for his defense, means effective assistance, as distinguished from bad faith, sham, mere pretense or want of opportunity for conferences… …
36assignment of counsel — See assigned counsel assistance of counsel counsel, right to …
37assistance of counsel — Sixth Amendment to Federal Constitution, guaranteeing accused in criminal prosecution assistance of counsel for his defense, means effective assistance, as distinguished from bad faith, sham, mere pretense or want of opportunity for conferences… …
38Queen's counsel — Queen Queen, n. [OE. quen, quene, queen, quean, AS. cw[=e]n wife, queen, woman; akin to OS. qu[=a]n wife, woman, Icel. kv[=a]n wife, queen, Goth. q[=e]ns. [root]221. See {Quean}.] 1. The wife of a king. [1913 Webster] 2. A woman who is the… …
39representation by counsel — Having legal counsel, especially in an action, proceeding, or criminal prosecution. The constitutional right of a person accused of crime to be assisted by counsel in his defense. 21 Am J2d Crim L §§ 309 et seq …
40KING'S COUNSEL — or QUEEN S COUNSEL are those barristers in England and Ireland who, having been successful in their profession have received the letters patent conferring that title and right of precedence in all courts; the appointment is honorary and for …
