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preliminary investigation, pretrial investigation
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Def: an inquiry conducted by law enforcement representatives to gather more information about an allegation
Example: A preliminary investigation can indicate that a crime occurred and that someone is a suspect, but it may also reveal that there is not enough evidence to move forward with a prosecution.
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judge in the preliminary investigation
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