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What happens after the preliminary hearing in a murder trial?

Monday Nov 2,2009 02:01 AM
By diddy
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This is in Los Angeles - The defendant has a hot shot defense attorney, the prelim lasted two days, and the next date is set for two weeks from now. I don’t think it’s the actual trial, what is that hearing called and what is it’s purpose?

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One Comment

Tom V says:

November 2, 2009 at 2:01 am

It could be many of several things. The preliminary hearing is just to determine whether the judge agrees that there is sufficient evidence to take the case to trial. Prior to the actually trial, there will likely be hearings on several pre-trial motions.

The lawyer will likely file a motion to dismiss, and I am guessing that is what the next hearing will address. The lawyer will probably also file motions to exclude evidence or testimony. He may file a motion to change venue to a more amiable jurisdiction. There are many pre-trial motions that a lawyer can file. Most of these will result in hearings. Some of the motions may be granted, and some may be denied.