During the_________, the defendant appears before a judge or magistrate, whodecides whether the evidence presented is sufficient for the case toproceed totrial.

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During the preliminary hearing, the judge or magistrate reviews the evidence presented to decide if there is enough to proceed to trial. This is a critical step in the criminal justice process to ensure that there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime.

During The_________, the Defendant Appears Before a Judge or Magistrate