What are the "critical stages" of criminal procedure where the right to counsel exists?

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The right to counsel exists during all "critical stages" of criminal procedure. These stages include all felony trials, misdemeanor cases where imprisonment is actually imposed (as opposed to cases where jail time is a possibility), arraignments, post-charge lineups, post-charge interrogations (regardless of whether they are custodial), and appeals as a matter of right.

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