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A preliminary hearing usually has one of three outcomes: Go to trial. Most often, the defendant is held to answer (or "bound over") for trial on the original charge. Reduced charges. Sometimes, when the charge is a felony, the judge may reduce the charge to a misdemeanor or a less serious felony. Dismissed!

Preliminary instructions occur at the beginning of a trial and typically inform the jury on the basics of reviewing evidence and other responsibilities. During the trial, courts may give limiting instructions that inform jurors how to evaluate specific evidence and curative instructions to correct evidentiary errors.

A preliminary hearing is a judicial proceeding held in the early stages of a criminal case. Its primary purpose is to determine whether there is sufficient probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed and that the defendant committed it.

Definition. Any introductory action in the judicial process designed to determine the need for further court involvement or to expedite a motion that requires immediate attention.

When selecting a jury, both parties may remove potential jurors using an unlimited number of challenges for cause (e.g., stated reasons such as bias) and a limited number of peremptory challenges (i.e., do not need to state a reason).

Do work out differences between yourself and other jurors through complete and fair discussions of the evidence and of the judge's instructions. Don't lose your temper, try to bully, or refuse to listen to the opinions of other jurors. Don't mark or write on exhibits or otherwise change or injure them.

Not all circuits have published jury instructions: the Second and Fourth Circuits do not. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is a unique court in that it has nationwide jurisdiction in a variety of subject areas.

A prospective juror may be excused if he/she: Has a physical or mental disability that would prevent him/her from serving. Must provide actual and necessary care for another and alternate arrangements are not feasible. Is unable to read or understand the English language. Over 75 years of age.

Either before or after the closing arguments by the lawyers, the judge will explain the law that applies to the case to you. This is the judge's instruction to the jury. You have to apply that law to the facts, as you have heard them, in arriving at your verdict.