Preliminary hearings:

a. determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial.
b. determine whether there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
c. are required by the federal constitution.
d. determine conditions of pretrial release.


a

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A. duress B. mistake C. necessity D. entrapment

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a. United States v. Goodwin b. North Carolina v. Alford c. Commonwealth v. Battis d. Mabry v. Johsnon

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Why is it necessary to interview a child’s pediatrician as well as obtain all available medical records when investigating various syndromes related to child physical abuse?

What will be an ideal response?

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