A preliminary hearing can be about a number of things and there can be more than one. For one, Preliminary hearings give the defense an opportunity to discover what the prosecution has on the defendant and can actually be conducted as a mini-trial with witnesses and evidence. It can also result in a judge's decision to reduce or eliminate charges. Plea deals are with the prosecution, but must be approved by the court.
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