Alabama Code 15-11-9. When defendant to be discharged
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-11-9
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
If upon the whole evidence in a preliminary examination it appears to the court that no offense has been committed or that there is no probable cause for charging the defendant therewith, the defendant must be discharged.