Identify a true statement about the Sixth Amendment right to counsel.

A. It cannot be waived by a defendant in order to appear on his or her own behalf.
B. It can be exercised by defendants during custodial interrogations.
C. It cannot be extended to juveniles in juvenile court proceedings.
D. It can be extended only to representation at trial.


Answer: B

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