In a preliminary hearing, a judge must determine whether or not there is probable cause to believe that the accused committed a crime and should be tried.What is another way that probable cause may be determined prior to a trial?

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A grand jury can determine whether there is probable cause to believe that a crime was committed and that the accused should stand trial. This is an alternative to a preliminary hearing and is used in the federal system and some states to decide whether to formally charge someone with a crime.

In a Preliminary Hearing, a Judge Must Determine Whether or Not