What is a Preliminary Hearing?

What will be an ideal response?


A proceeding before a judicial officer in which three matters must be decided: (1) whether a crime was committed, (2) whether the crime occurred within the territorial jurisdiction of the court, and (3) whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant committed the crime.

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During the showing of a photographic lineup, the suspect has a right to have legal counsel present.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Nationwide, approximately what percentage of inmates successfully complete parole?

A) 9% B) 23% C) 61% D) 74%

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Which of the international standards relating to juvenile delinquency, which defines a child as a person under 18 years of age, and established many protections, such as protections against cruel, inhuman, and capital punishment

a. Convention on the Rights of the Child b. Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice c. Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of Their Liberty d. Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency

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The Bill of ________ are the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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