All About Preliminary Hearings or "Prelims"
Preliminary hearings, often referred to as "prelims," require the prosecutor to show enough credible evidence to a judge to convince that judge to send the case on to trial.
The Difference Between a Preliminary Hearing and a Trial
The preliminary hearing tests the prosecutor's decision to bring the case and serves to protect individuals from unfounded criminal charges.
Winning at a Preliminary Hearing
Most of the time, prosecutor's win prelims. Careful prosecutors don't bring cases that might not stand up to the judge's scrutiny.
When Does It Make Sense to Waive the Preliminary Hearing?
When does it make sense to waive the preliminary hearing?