What must the judge do if the accused has no lawyer, according to Article 261 of the Criminal Procedure Code?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Appoint a public defender or dative lawyer
- Step 1: Article 261 says no accused may be tried without a defender. Step 2. If he has none, the court appoints one. Answer: Appoint a public defender or dative lawyer. Why not the others: consent, indefinite suspension and a victim's lawyer do not satisfy the guarantee.
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