About Preliminary Hearings: What is “probable cause”?
What is Probable Cause? The bottom line: Probable cause means there is enough evidence to cause a reasonable belief that a crime was committed and that the defendant committed it. Probable cause...
What is a preliminary hearing?
What is a Preliminary Hearing in General Sessions Court in Tennessee? The bottom line: In a preliminary hearing in Tennessee's General Sessions Court, the judge determines whether there is...
Do I have to go to court on a criminal charge if the other party does not want to press charges?
Do I Have to Go to Court if Nobody wants to Press Charges? The bottom line: Yes. The District Attorney’s office decides whether to prosecute someone for a crime; it is not up to a private...
