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Lynn N. Rivers: Once this individual has an attorney and has engaged an attorney, can the attorney see the evidence that is being used…

On the recordJune 22, 2000
Once this individual has an attorney and has engaged an attorney, can the attorney see the evidence that is being used against his client?
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Lynn N. Rivers
Michigan

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Questioning the rights of individuals regarding legal representation and access to evidence.

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