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Can a defendant have a copy of his preliminary hearing transcripts?
Yes, a defendant can get a copy of his preliminary hearing transcripts.
Who has the power to waive a preliminary hearing?
The defendant.
Is The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine the guilt of a defendant?
No.
Can a preliminary hearing be held without the defendant?
Yes. Grand Jury.
The preliminary hearing is used to decide all but which one what?
whether the defendant is guilty
Can bail be reduced at a pre-preliminary hearing?
Yes, bail can be reduced at a pre-preliminary hearing. During this hearing, a defendant or their attorney can present arguments and evidence to demonstrate that the current bail amount is excessive or unjustified. The judge then has the discretion to adjust the bail based on the circumstances of the case, the defendant's ties to the community, and other relevant factors. However, the specifics may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the charges.
What does HTS waived for preliminary hearing mean?
HTS waived for preliminary hearing means the defendants forgoes his rights to this hearing. The defendant just wishes to proceed to the next step of the judicial process.
How long does a defendant have to get a preliminary hearing?
Within 24 to 72 hours af arrest.
Why don't i have a preliminary hearing for my criminal case?
If you have an attorney he probably waived it
What purpose does a grand jury or preliminary hearing serve?
Depending on the state you are in (some use the Grand Jury System and others use the Preliminary Hearing system) it is the hearing at which the defendant is formally charged with the offense he was arrested for.
If a defendant is arrested in a jurisdiction that doesn't require a grand jury indictment a court will then conduct a what?
A 'preliminary hearing.' aka. a probable cause hearing.
In preliminary proceedings can a defense attorney also call witnesses before a grand jury?
A Grand Jury only hears witnesses brought forth by the prosecutor. The defense attorney(s) and defendant(s) are not present at the hearing. Witnesses are not allowed to have their attorney present, but may excuse themselves to confer with legal counsel outside of the hearing/court room.
