Imagine you are a defense attorney talking to your client about the preliminary hearing. The client doesn't see the point in it and doesn't want to do it. How would you describe the process of the preliminary hearing, and why it's important? Do you think it's more important for you, the defense attorney, or for the client? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
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