If you've landed in some legal trouble, the next few weeks or months can be very confusing. One of the most confusing events, for many people, is the preliminary hearing. This is what will happen and what you should know.
The Preliminary Hearing Does Not Decide Guilt.
Your preliminary hearing (or "prelim") isn't a trial. It's simply a chance for the judge to look at (some of ) the evidence that the prosecutor has against you.
