Describe the make-up, duties and investigative powers of the grand jury.

• What is the initial appearance? What is its purpose? Likewise, what is the probable cause hearing and its purpose?
• What methods of pretrial release are available? Define each.
• What is the preliminary hearing? What is its purpose? When is it required? Include what rights the defendant enjoys during a preliminary hearing.
• Summarize the discovery process.
• Describe the make-up, duties and investigative powers of the grand jury.
• What is plea bargaining? Provide some arguments for and against plea bargaining.

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