

What happens at a Preliminary Hearing?
A Preliminary Hearing is the first substantive hearing in the criminal justice process. At this stage, the prosecutor must prove that is it more likely than not that a crime was committed and that the crime was likely committed by the defendant. A Preliminary Hearing is not a trial. Rather, it is an initial hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to bring the charges to trial. The Preliminary Hearing is a valuable tool for defense attorneys because it provides an opp


What is the Lemon Law?
Lemon laws protect consumers who purchase new vehicles that are defective. These laws are intended to prevent car dealerships from defrauding consumers and to allow consumers to recoup their money if they are sold a defective car. What is a Lemon? A lemon is any motor vehicle that has a defect, or combination of defects, that substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of the new vehicle and which is not repaired within a reasonable number of attempts as defined by state