Both sides pretty much reveal their evidence and set forth the case strategy they intend to use in the upcoming trial. Sometimes, it is at these hearings, depending upon the strength of the prosecution's case, that plea bargains can be offered or arranged.
A "pretrial" WHAT? A pre-trial HEARING - yes. A pre-trial CONFERENCE - no.
It depends on the case and the type of hearing.
During the preliminary hearing, a judicial officer determines if a crime was committed. In the United States, the defendant has a right to be assisted by counsel.
It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
If it happens during battle, a mission, or a firefight, they call it "collateral damage". If not, they call it murder or manslaughter.
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Manslaughter is normally charged as a felony. West Virginia has no statute of limitations for felony charges. They can bring them at anytime during the accused's lifetime.
Voluntary manslaughter is the killing of a human being in which the offender had no prior intent to kill and acted during "the heat of passion ...
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If the preliminary hearing is commensurate with your bond hearing, it is possible that you could either have bail set at that time, or released on Personal Rocognizance.