Explore 4 court opinions on Preliminary Hearings. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Court erred in allowing new charges after preliminary hearing
Hernandez v. Superior Court, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 10, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The petitioner, Maria Hernandez, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Su...
Sixth Circuit: Prior testimony admissible if witness unavailable and cross-examined
Matthew Howell v. Justin McCormick, decided by Sixth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Matthew Howell's petitio...
Louisiana Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction Based on Deceased Witness Testimony
State of Louisiana v. Brhian Thomas, decided by Louisiana Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Louisiana Supreme Court reviewed a defendant's conviction for second-...
Court: New charges in amended info must be supported by preliminary hearing evidence
Sanders v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on May 14, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The petitioner, Sanders, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Superior Court to dis...