Photo arrays are considered a "critical stage" of a criminal prosecution.

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Photo arrays, where witnesses or victims are asked to identify a suspect from a series of photographs, are part of the investigation process and not considered a "critical stage" that requires the presence of legal counsel under the Sixth Amendment. Critical stages are those parts of the criminal process where the rights of the accused might be affected, such as trial or arraignment.

Photo Arrays Are Considered a "Critical Stage" of a Criminal