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What is the difference between an initial appearance and a preliminary hearing?
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An initial appearance is a pretrial stage in which a defendant is brought before a lower court to be given notice of the charge/charges and advised of his/her constitutional rights. A preliminary hearing is in a felony case a pretrial stage at which a judge determines whether there is probable cause.
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What does waiver of preliminary hearing mean?
A waiver of preliminary hearing means that it has been decided, or agreed, that no preliminary hearing is needed and so none will be held.
What is procedure if criminal cases?
•Initial Appearance •Filing Charges •Preliminary Hearing •Grand Jury •Arraignment •Trial •Sentencing
What compels someone to appear in court?
Subpoenas and judicial orders and, of course, arrests which require your compelled appearance at a preliminary hearing or arraignment.
Can a defendant have a copy of his preliminary hearing transcripts?
Yes, a defendant can get a copy of his preliminary hearing transcripts.
Is a preliminary hearing always a good thing to do?
It makes no difference if its a good thing or a bad thing - it is part of the legal process.
How many times can a preliminary hearing be continued in Pennsylvania before being dismissed?
how many times can a preliminary hearing be put of in pa
What is the difference between dolphin hearing ad human hearing?
I know that this is ment to be an awnser but i really need som help! What is the difference between Dolphin hearing and Human hearing??
Is there a difference between a human hearing and a dolphin hearing?
yes
Will judge let you out of jail during preliminary hearing?
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.
Will A person charged with a felony crime appear in a lower court?
In the US, yes. To even be charged, the accused must be arraigned and appear (or waive appearance) in a preliminary hearing.
Who has the power to waive a preliminary hearing?
The defendant.
A defendant has the ability to get both a preliminary hearing and a Grand Jury?
No they are not allowed to both, they must choose between the two.
