The Purpose of the Preliminary Hearing Is to _____

question 54

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the preliminary hearing is to _____.

• A) try the defendant
• B) accept the defendant's plea
• C) determine the existence of probable cause
• D) make a judgment on motions to suppress evidence

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