Which Is Not a Reason for the Defendant to Waive

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which is not a reason for the defendant to waive the preliminary hearing?

• A) Defendant has already decided to plead guilty
• B) Defendant wants to speed up the criminal justice process
• C) Defendant hopes to avoid the negative publicity that might result from the hearing
• D) Defendant believes the charges brought against them will be dismissed

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