The U.S. Supreme Court has held that the right to counsel does not apply to lineups conducted during the investigative stage (preindictment) due to the inherent inefficiency of an attorney's presence.

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Kirby v. Illinois (1972) that the right to counsel does not apply to lineups conducted during the investigative stage (preindictment) because of the potential delay and inefficiency caused by the presence of an attorney.

The US Supreme Court Has Held That the Right to Counsel