Question

M is charged with sexual assault. Assume you are a defense lawyer for M. Will you ask for a preliminary examination for your client or not? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:Yes I would ask for preliminary examination in order to ensure that there is a probable cause to support the charges brought against my client.

Explanation:A preliminary examination

is hearing that takes place before the lawsuit is taken into the district court judge. Preliminary examination will help us reach a conclusion that the evidence is sufficient to support the lawsuit brought against my client and this evidence must be based on facts not just suspicion that the defendant has. Eventhough sexual assaults may be a sensitive subject but people lie all the time about being sexually assaulted so it is always crucial to make sure that before a client is put on a stand there is sufficient and factual evidence which point at him.