/ˈkrɪtɪkl steɪdʒ/ – Phrase
Definition: giai đoạn quan trọng hoặc quyết định trong quá trình pháp lý.
A more thorough explanation: time in a criminal proceeding when the defendant must be given access to lawyer because his or her rights might otherwise be violated
Example: The court found that a pretrial lineup was a critical stage and therefore the defendant had the right to counsel.