In the Context of the Preliminary Hearing, Which of the Following

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the context of the preliminary hearing, which of the following statements is true of discovery?

• A) It allows the defense to see the evidence against the defendant prior to making a plea.
• B) It allows the trial attorneys to ascertain whether prospective jurors are fit to serve on the jury.
• C) It determines whether the evidence presented is sufficient to provide probable cause that a crime has occurred.
• D) It determines whether an indictment should be issued.

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