What Is the Purpose of a Preliminary Hearing in the Criminal

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing in the criminal litigation process?

• A) To file motions to have the earlier verdict set aside
• B) To have a fraud investigator or another expert witness provide testimony in a trial
• C) To determine whether "probable cause" exists to charge the defendant with a crime
• D) To negotiate a settlement

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