The preliminary hearing provides advantages to the defendant not afforded under a grand jury proceeding.

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In a preliminary hearing, the defendant has the right to cross-examine witnesses and present evidence in their defense, while in a grand jury proceeding, only the prosecutor presents evidence and witnesses are not cross-examined. Therefore, the preliminary hearing provides advantages to the defendant not afforded under a grand jury proceeding.

The Preliminary Hearing Provides Advantages to the Defendant Not Afforded