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Michigan lawmakers have proposed legislation that could significantly change preliminary examinations in criminal cases.

By: Mark Satawa, Esq.

The bill would allow prosecutors to rely on hearsay and summary testimony from police officers and investigating detectives at preliminary examinations instead of calling actual witnesses to testify.

Preliminary examinations have long served as an important safeguard, requiring prosecutors to present enough evidence to establish probable cause before a case moves forward. This change would significantly weaken that safeguard by allowing cases to proceed without first hand witness testimony, eliminating an important check on prosecutorial authority.

At Satawa Law, we will continue to stay at the forefront of legal developments that impact the rights of those accused of crimes in Michigan.

Mark Satawa is a criminal defense attorney specialized in forensic DNA,
sex crimes, child abuse, shaken baby, medical child abuse, white collar,
and federal crimes.

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