Ashley Zhao: Chen and Zhao Preliminary Hearing 01/19/17 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Two defendants, one in a Murder One case and the other in a complicity to felonious assault case, choose to waive their right to a preliminary hearing in exchange for future information and discovery from the prosecutor's office. The cases will proceed to the Stark County grand jury for them to determine the charges.

Key Insights

• 💼 Two separate cases are being discussed, one involving Murder One and the other involving complicity to felonious assault.
• 🗯️ Both defendants choose to waive their right to a preliminary hearing.
• 💼 The cases will proceed to the Stark County grand jury for determination of charges.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing?

A preliminary hearing is where the state presents substantial credible evidence to show that the crimes were committed and the defendant probably committed them. It helps determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial.

Q: Why did the defendants choose to waive their right to a preliminary hearing?

The defendants waived the hearing in exchange for information and discovery from the prosecutor's office, which could be helpful to their cases in the future.

Q: Who will decide the charges against the defendants?

The Stark County grand jury will have to make the probable cause determination and decide what charges, if any, will be issued against the defendants.

Q: Will the defendants have another opportunity to address their bond conditions?

Yes, the defense attorneys reserve the right to address bond modification at the appropriate time in front of the Stark County Court.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Two separate cases are being discussed in the court proceedings: K-17 CRA-129 and a complicity to felonious assault case.

• The defendants in both cases choose to waive their right to a preliminary hearing.

• The cases will be bound over to the Stark County grand jury to determine the charges.