Felony level (F4 and above) at which out-of-custody defendants qualify for a preliminary hearing.
“The best way to think about a preliminary hearing is basically it's a mini trial. But I want to dig in a little bit further. So a preliminary hearing is designed for higher level felony cases, or cases that are putting a defendant more risk. In other words, if someone is facing higher or extreme charges, or if they're in custody, if they're in jail, and they're sitting there in jail on these charges. So preliminary hearings are for higher level felonies, if you're out of custody, usually F four and above, so class four felony and above, or if you're in custody, you automatically qualify for a preliminary hearing, so long as you're in custody. And what it is is is a requirement that the DEA prove that they have probable cause to charge you for the offenses that they're bringing against you.”
“So preliminary hearings are for higher level felonies, if you're out of custody, usually F four and above, so class four felony and above, or if you're in custody, you automatically qualify for a preliminary hearing, so long as you're in custody.”
Alexis explains: "So preliminary hearings are for higher level felonies, if you're out of custody, usually F four and above, so class four felony and above, or if you're in custody, you automatically qualify for a preliminary hearing, so long as you're in custody."
Answered by Alexis Austin Litle · Watch clip ↗Alexis explains: "The best way to think about a preliminary hearing is basically it's a mini trial. But I want to dig in a little bit further. So a preliminary hearing is designed for higher level felony cases, or cases that are putting a defendant more risk. In other words, if someone is facing higher or extreme charges, or if they're in custody, if they're in jail, and they're sitting there in jail on these charges. So preliminary hearings are for higher level felonies, if you're out of custody, usually F four and above, so class four felony and above, or if you're in custody, you automatically qualify for a preliminary hearing, so long as you're in custody. And what it is is is a requirement that the DEA prove that they have probable cause to charge you for the offenses that they're bringing against you."
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