Preliminary Hearing Phrases Flashcards

1
Q

the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to force the defendant to stand trial

A

el juez decide si existen suficientes pruebas para obligar el procesamiento del acusado

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2
Q

the judge uses the “probable cause” legal standard

A

el juez utiliza la norma juridica de “la existencia de un motivo fundado”

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3
Q

Judge calls the case

A

el juez convoca la causa

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4
Q

the prosecution calls witnesses to testify

A

la fiscalia convoca a los testigos a que pasen a declarar

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5
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the defense cross examines the witnesses for the prosecution

A

la defensa contra-interroga los testigos de cargo

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6
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the prosecution rests

A

la fiscalia termina con la presentacion de los testigos

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7
Q

the judge asks the defense if there is any affirmative defense

A

el juez preguna a la defensa si existe alguna defensa de fondo

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8
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the judge determines if there is probable cause to bind the defendadnt over to superior court for trial

A

el juez determina si existe motivo fundado para consignar al acusado al tribunal superior para ser procesado

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9
Q

deputy district attorney

A

sub-fiscal

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10
Q

testimony of the witness for the prosecution

A

la declaracion de los testigos de cargo

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11
Q

any affirmative defense?

A

hay alguna defensa de fondo?

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12
Q

motion to dismiss

A

pedimento de sobreseimiento?

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13
Q

based on the evidence submitted on this preliminary hearing that there is sufficient evidence to bind the defendant to Superior Court for trial

A

basado en las pruebas desahogadas en esta audiencia preliminar que existen suficientes pruebas para consignar al acusado al Tribunal Superor para ser procesado

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