The right to counsel attaches at all of the following stages except ______.

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The right to counsel, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, attaches during critical stages of criminal proceedings where a defendant's rights could be substantially affected. This includes arraignment, plea bargaining negotiations, and preliminary hearings. However, the right to counsel does not specifically attach at the bail setting stage, as this is considered a pre-trial procedure focused on the conditions for pre-trial release rather than a stage where legal guilt or innocence is determined or legal defense strategy is crucial.

The Right to Counsel Attaches at All of the Following