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What is a No Go Preliminary Hearing in Kansas
Published November 16, 2024
In Kansas, a “No Go” preliminary hearing typically refers to a situation where a defendant waives their right to a preliminary hearing. A preliminary hearing is a court proceeding where the prosecution presents evidence to a judge to demonstrate that there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime(s) charged. By waiving …
In Kansas, a “No Go” preliminary hearing typically refers to a situation where a defendant waives their right to a preliminary hearing. A preliminary hearing is a court proceeding where the prosecution presents evidence to a judge to demonstrate that there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime(s) charged.
By waiving the preliminary hearing, the defendant is agreeing to proceed to the next stage of the criminal justice process, usually the arraignment or trial, without contesting the issue of probable cause at the preliminary stage.
The decision to waive a preliminary hearing is usually made after consulting with an attorney and considering various factors such as the strength of the prosecution’s case, the potential benefits and drawbacks of proceeding to trial, and the defendant’s overall legal strategy.
This article is general information from a licensed Kansas bail bondsman, not legal advice. For legal questions about your case, talk to a criminal defense attorney.
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