The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to

A. make sure the correct person has been arrested.
B. take a defendant’s plea.
C. determine whether probable cause exists.
D. set bail.


Answer: C

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

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a. True b. False

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b. Ground penetrating radar can locate tunnels inmates use to escape. c. An all-in-one detection spray can be used to detect someone who possesses marijuana, methamphetamines, heroin, or cocaine. d. All of these are true regarding correction technology.

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