Preliminary hearing

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  1. 2. Established criteria or measure used to assess evidence during legal proceedings. (2 words)
  2. 3. Planned approach and tactics employed by the defense during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  3. 5. Submission of proof to support charges during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  4. 7. Presentation of legal reasoning by attorneys during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  5. 8. Questioning of a witness by the opposing party's attorney. (3 words)
  6. 9. Systematic process and steps followed in the legal system during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  7. 11. Information and proof introduced before the actual trial. (2 words)
  8. 13. Ruling on whether there's enough evidence to proceed to trial. (2 words)
  9. 14. Written record of the proceedings during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  10. 18. The presence of the defendant and attorneys in court during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  11. 21. The qualification of proof to be considered during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  12. 27. Presentation of legal reasoning by attorneys during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  13. 31. Formal charge issued by a grand jury, indicating enough evidence for a trial. (1 word)
  14. 32. Questioning of a witness by the opposing party's attorney. (2 words)
  15. 34. Scrutiny and review of presented proof during the preliminary hearing. (3 words)
  16. 36. The case presented by the government, aiming to prove the charges. (2 words)
  17. 37. Defendant's first court appearance, informed of charges and asked to enter a plea. (1 word)
  18. 38. Requirement or duty imposed by the law during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  19. 39. Presentation of evidence by the defense during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  20. 40. Attorneys providing advocacy and defense during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
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  1. 1. Attorneys providing guidance and representation to parties involved. (2 words)
  2. 4. Sufficient reason to believe a crime has been committed, justifying prosecution. (2 words)
  3. 6. Court session to determine if there's enough evidence for a trial. (2 words)
  4. 10. Established steps and rules followed during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  5. 12. Notification to the defendant of their rights and the charges against them. (2 words)
  6. 15. Outcome of a grand jury's consideration of evidence, determining charges. (1 word)
  7. 16. Defense's motion to drop charges due to insufficient evidence. (2 words)
  8. 17. Legal entitlements granted to the accused during legal proceedings. (2 words)
  9. 19. Legal process where a jury reviews evidence to decide on indictments. (3 words)
  10. 20. Assumed truth or fact accepted by the court during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  11. 22. Obligation to prove the truth of allegations, typically on the prosecution. (3 words)
  12. 23. Legal order requiring an individual to appear in court or produce evidence. (1 word)
  13. 24. Representation and advocacy on behalf of the accused during legal proceedings. (2 words)
  14. 25. Obligation to prove the truth of allegations, typically on the prosecution. (2 words)
  15. 26. Charging decision made by a grand jury after reviewing evidence. (3 words)
  16. 28. Sworn statements given during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  17. 29. Formal objection or opposition raised by attorneys during legal proceedings. (2 words)
  18. 30. Sworn written statement given by a witness, considered during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)
  19. 33. Established criteria or measure used to assess evidence during legal proceedings. (2 words)
  20. 35. Formal request or proposal made by attorneys during the preliminary hearing. (2 words)