In a Preliminary Hearing, a Judge Must Determine Whether or Not

question 53

Multiple Choice

In a preliminary hearing, a judge must determine whether or not there is probable cause to believe that the accused committed a crime and should be tried.What is another way that probable cause may be determined prior to a trial?

• A)through an appellate decision
• B)through prosecutorial discretion
• C)through a bench trial
• D)through a grand jury

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Definitions:

Morphine

A powerful opioid analgesic drug derived from opium, used to relieve severe pain.

Heroin

An opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis, responsible for its mind-altering effects.

Active Ingredient

The component of a drug or substance that is biologically active and responsible for its effects on the body.