Which of the following statements is FALSE about preliminary hearings?

A. They help to avoid the prosecution of people against whom evidence is weak.
B. They provide an opportunity for the defense to object to the inclusion of certain pieces of evidence.
C. They increase the number of unnecessary trials and thus the courts' caseload.
D. They give the defense an opportunity to preview the strength of the prosecution's case.


Answer: C

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