In many cases, the second main court appearance after an arraignment is the preliminary examination, also known as the probable cause hearing. The preliminary examination of the evidence against the defendant is like a mini-trial, but without a jury. Very often, the preliminary examination will be waived, allowing the case to proceed directly to the […]
When a Preliminary Examination Should be Waived and When a Preliminary Examination Should Not Be Waived
Posted 6 years ago by Jim Titus
Things you Can Expect to Happen at a Preliminary Examination
Posted 6 years ago by Jim Titus
The first court appearance after an arrest is the arraignment. Next is the preliminary examination of the evidence against the defendant. We’ve discussed the arraignment, and now, here are the things you can expect to happen at a preliminary examination. Things You Can Expect to Happen at a Preliminary Examination While an arraignment occurs within […]