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riminal law — Pretrial release — Defendant who was not charged within 21 days of arrest was entitled to adversary preliminary hearing

Jul 31st, 2021 in News by admin

Criminal law — Pretrial release — Defendant who was not charged within 21 days of arrest was entitled to adversary preliminary hearing — State’s filing of charges and amended charges after expiration of 21-day period does not vitiate defendant’s entitlement to hearing — Where state failed to present evidence at adversary preliminary hearing, defendant is entitled to release on own recognizance