pretrial hearing
Before-court legal session
A pretrial hearing is a court proceeding held before a trial begins, where judge and attorneys address procedural matters, evidence disputes, or potential motions.
These hearings may determine what evidence is admissible, whether charges should be dismissed, or if a plea agreement can be reached: The defense filed a motion to suppress evidence at the pretrial hearing.
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- change of venueMoving legal proceedings elsewhere
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Judicial examination of claims
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Conclusive court resolution
verdict · final verdict · conviction · acquittal · final ruling
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