Misdemeanor Chapter 3 Summary

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In Chapter three, the author discusses the importance of evidence in regards to sustaining a final verdict. Evidence is an important factor in a case, and is in constant review as to if the evidence is credible in court. The rules of evidence ultimately dictate what can and what cannot be presented to the judge and jury. Motion to suppress evidence is occasionally used by certain parties to dismiss evidence that is believed to be unlawfully obtained.
As for the criminal court process, there are a series of stages that lead to a criminal trial. In regards to a misdemeanor case, a criminal complaint is usually filled. The Judicial figure thus proceeds to examine the complaint and determines whether the case presents a probable cause. Following

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