Two Situations in Which a Defendant May Win a Preliminary Hearing
Preliminary hearings are mostly won by the prosecution. This is probably because the prosecutor just needs to show that there is reasonable evidence to suspect you of the crime. However, there are also a few cases where the defendant may win the preliminary hearing. For example, you may succeed in getting the case dismissed at this stage if the following happens.
Eye Witness Account Crumbles under Cross-Examination
Although a preliminary hearing is different from an actual trial, it doesn't mean that you and your legal team will just sit down and accept everything dished by the prosecution.