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| Patrick Ducharme |
The right of an accused to retain counsel of choice has long been recognized as a fundamental right. It is now included in the Charter. It is not, however, an absolute right and is subject to reasonable limitations in determining the individual’s right to select counsel of choice. The court must balance that right with public policy and public interest in the administration of justice and basic principles of fairness.
The above is the an excerpt of Patrick J Ducharme's book, Canadian Criminal Procedure, available at Amazon or in bulk through MedicaLegal Publishing along with Criminal Trial Strategies.
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