Which of the Following Is a Common Reason for a Defendant

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common reason for a defendant to waive the preliminary hearing?

• A)He/she has already decided to plead guilty.
• B)He/she wants to speed up the criminal justice process.
• C)He/she hopes to avoid the negative publicity that might result from the hearing.
• D)All of these

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