The U.S.Supreme Court holds that a suspect arrested without an arrest warrant must have a probable cause hearing before a judge or magistrate "promptly," of which is defined as being within 48 hours of the arrest, including weekends and holidays.If this 48 hour rule is violated, what is the burden placed on the prosecution and what may be the consequence of such an unwarranted delay?

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The Answer of The U.S.Supreme Court holds that a suspect arrested without an arrest warrant must have a probable cause hearing before a judge or magistrate "promptly," of which is defined as being within 48 hours of the arrest, including weekends and holidays.If this 48 hour rule is violated, what is the burden placed on the prosecution and what may be the consequence of such an unwarranted delay?

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