2007-10-15 06:22:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
the judge makes sure you are represented, and makes a trial date.
2007-10-15 06:32:02 · answer #1 · answered by dilainebriggs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of hearing -- but generally, the court (the judge) hears arguments on some issue of law and makes a ruling that would apply going forward.
Some of the more common types of pre-trial hearing are whether certain evidence can or cannot be offered at trial -- called "motions in limine" -- or what the interpretation of specific statutory rules requires -- so the parties know what needs to be argued at trial.
The basic process is that one of the two sides brings a motion, setting forth their legal reasons why the court should grant them what they are asking -- the other sides then responds with their own reasons, maybe asking for something different, maybe just asking the first request be denied -- the court then holds a hearing to get any additional information, or to hear oral arguments -- then eventually issues the rule.
Rise, lather, repeat until just before trial.
2007-10-15 06:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are several types of pre-trial hearings... arraignment, Miranda/Goodchild, preliminary, motions, and more.
The general answer would be to allow the attorneys to take care of business outside the presence of a jury. The matters may not be of interest to the jury, or may give the jury an opinion on the guilt or innocence of the suspect.
In the arraignment, the suspect is formally charged and bail is set. In the preliminary hearing, probably cause is deteremined. In a motions, either side files a request to submit or exclude items of evidence or testimony. In a Miranda/Goodchild, they determine if the Fourth Amendment rights were followed.
2007-10-15 06:38:50 · answer #3 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The prosecution tries to prove that they have a good enough case against the defendant to merit a full trial. The defense tries to prove that they don't. A judge decides whether to bind the defendant over for trial based on the proceedings.
Watch the TV show _Perry Mason_ for an idea.
2007-10-15 06:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by clore333 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just go over things that they have on paper and make sure they have it right. He could ask his Lawyer is he should try to do it on his own. This could help get things moving quicker. Since the Lawyer jumped ship last min. He must not think this pre trial is that important. I myself would ask the judge in his/her quarter. what they think if you were to go ahead on your own if you would help or hurt the case. Good Luck Hope it all works out for the best.
2016-05-22 18:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by dionna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, the judge, both attorneys and the defendant will have a mini-court hearing. They try to dispute and agree right then and there and try bot to go to court later on.
2007-10-15 06:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by angel_lauren07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They go over the evidence, and if they cant come up with enough the case is dismissed.Get a good lawyer.
2007-10-15 07:30:07 · answer #7 · answered by slim9097 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋