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What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
- To formally enter a plea and assign the case to a trial judge
- To argue the legality of evidence and fairness of proceedings
- To determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the defendant to trial (correct)
- To listen to evidence and determine probable cause to bring the suspect to trial
What happens during a grand jury hearing in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What happens during a grand jury hearing in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
- Lawyers argue the legality of evidence and fairness of proceedings
- A panel of citizens listens to evidence and determines probable cause to bring the suspect to trial (correct)
- The judge hears testimony to determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the defendant to trial
- The defendant formally enters a plea and the case is assigned to a trial judge
What is the purpose of an arraignment in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What is the purpose of an arraignment in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
- A panel of citizens listens to evidence and determines probable cause to bring the suspect to trial
- Defendant formally enters a plea and the case is assigned to a trial judge (correct)
- To determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the defendant to trial
- Lawyers argue the legality of evidence and fairness of proceedings
What is the role of the grand jury in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What is the role of the grand jury in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What is the outcome of a bond/bail hearing in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What is the outcome of a bond/bail hearing in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What happens if no probable cause is found in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What happens if no probable cause is found in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What occurs during the sentencing phase of the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What occurs during the sentencing phase of the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What is the purpose of pretrial motions in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?
What is the purpose of pretrial motions in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?