What is a preliminary hearing? (also called a probable cause hearing)

Описание: A preliminary hearing is an evidentiary hearing that a defendant is entitled to within a certain number of days of being charged with a crime, to ensure that there is sufficient evidence to hold him or her. While minor differences exist between states, its origin comes from a citizen's Constitutional rights. Other names for the hearing include a "probable cause" hearing or a preliminary examination.

Certified Criminal Trial Specialist J. Jeffrey Lee explains the preliminary hearing process - defining a preliminary hearing, what a defendant can accomplish through a preliminary hearing, the prosecution's burden of "probable cause," and how a hearing can affect a defendant's bond. On his web site, he provides more information about the criminal procedure process for Shelby County, Tennessee.

J. Jeffrey Lee
1303 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 318-3733 phone
(901) 871-0705 fax
www.JusticeAwaits.com
www.TakeItToTrial.com

Certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy