Can a person be arrested and not have an attorney present?

Can a person be arrested and not have an attorney present?

My father was arrested today for allegedly hunting on private property. He has been held for almost 24 hours and still has no idea what he is actually charged with. After he was arrested I went to the police station where I was told to wait outside. After mentioning the word “attorney” someone finally came out and I asked if he needed one. The officer told me he did not because he was only questioning him. So I said does he need one present during questioning and he said no it was just questioning. This town is tiny and it’s “buddy buddy who has the money system”.

Asked on November 25, 2011 under Criminal Law, Georgia

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