Explain How a Doctrinaire Organization Functions

question 10

Essay

Explain how a doctrinaire organization functions.

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Definitions:

Grand Jury

A group of citizens called to decide whether probable cause exists to believe that a suspect committed the crime with which he or she has been charged and thus should stand trial.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, which is necessary for issuing warrants and making arrests.

Preliminary Hearing

An initial hearing in which a judge or magistrate decides if there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime with which he or she is charged.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, used to justify police searches, arrests, and warrants.