Explain the difference between probable cause to detain a suspect and probable cause to go to trial

What will be an ideal response?


Probable cause to detain a suspect is decided at a court proceeding, called the first
appearance, where a judicial officer decides whether there is sufficient evidence to
hold a person in custody for further proceedings.
Probable cause to go to trial is decided in a preliminary hearing or a grand jury
proceeding to decide whether there is sufficient evidence to bind over the defendant
for serious charges.

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