The defendant may not be examined at the examination, unless he is represented by counsel, or unless he waives his right to counsel after being advised at such examination of his right to aid of counsel.
Cal. Penal Code § 866.5
Examination of the Case, and Discharge of the Defendant, or Holding Him to Answer
Applied in 8 court decisions — leading case People v. Lopez (1963)
Most recently applied in 140 Cal. App. 3d 624 - Reid v. Superior Court (March 1983)
Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1482.
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