Defendant was arrested and charged with rape and sodomy on the afternoon of March 23, 1974. That night while in Criminal Court and before defendant's arraignment an Assistant District Attorney interviewed him and advised him of his right to counsel as follows: "Q. Third of all, you have a right to have a lawyer present if you wish to. Do you understand that as well? A. I can't afford a lawyer. Q. If you can't afford a lawyer, one can be provided for you free of charge, by...
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