What does waiving probable mean??

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i was told that my boyfriend has a preliminary hearing and that probable cause is being waived... what does that mean? and what does that mean for the person being charged??

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Howard Bailey ·
In the context in which you are using the phrase, it appears that your BF waived a hearing on whether probable cause existed for his arrest. PC is a very low evidentiary standard and would typically require only that the prosecution establish that there is reason to believe that a crime was committed, and that your BF did it. It means that the charges will continue as charged. Good luck. Disclaimer This information is offered for informational purposes only, as I do not practice law in your State. It is not intended as legal advice and you should not rely upon it to decide how to resolve this issue. No Attorney-Client relationship is intended or established by this response. You are faced with a situation where you need to consult with an experienced defense lawyer admitted to practice law in your State before you make any decisions as to how to resolve this issue.
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