But the forces of inquiry can do little without a court-appointed independent counsel, which calls for passage of a new law.

Lawrence Walsh, the court-appointed independent counsel, anticipated that as a defense claim.

Congress has the power to create a court-appointed counsel to conduct an independent investigation when the need arises.

A judge ruled that the defendant could have a court-appointed counsel or another lawyer who would work for the same low fee.

Sometimes, but not often, plaintiffs who cannot find lawyers receive court-appointed counsel.

Moussaoui's response to this order to work with court-appointed counsel was, "It is most disgusting."

Lawrence Walsh, the court-appointed independent counsel, wants to know whether criminal laws were broken and by whom.

But the law is clear that a defendant cannot impose religious, ethnic or similar tests for court-appointed counsel.

Twelve of those who say they do not have the resources to obtain an attorney attended today's hearing to secure court-appointed counsel.

The court now made a finding that Derringer qualified for court-appointed counsel.