A(n) _________is intended to prevent ?hast, malicious, improvident, and oppressive prosecutions.?

A) Trial
B) Pretrial release hearing
C) Preliminary hearing
D) Arraignment


Answer: C

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a. Properly record the crime scene. b. Properly mark evidence for identification. c. Properly complete evidence submission forms. d. All of the above

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A. Was decided under the rules of Miranda v. Arizona (1966) B. Was decided by the rule of inevitable discovery C. Involved the functional equivalent of interrogation D. Was one where the defendant, Williams, did not assert his right to counsel

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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