06-10-2023, 09:26 AM
(06-10-2023, 07:35 AM)cannongal Wrote:(06-09-2023, 07:36 PM)rothschild Wrote: all that was presented to the GJ was what the prosecution wanted to present.
I thought the grand jury's job was to decide whether there's enough evidence to prosecute. I mean, I'm probably wrong but it's my understanding that the prosecution doesn't have to present any 'rebuttal ' evidence. The grand jury is just there to decide 'yes, there's enough evidence that we think the defendant should stand trial' or 'no, there's not enough evidence to waste taxpayer dollars ' meh-high school civics was 30 years ago.
(06-10-2023, 08:59 AM)Duchess Wrote: You're absolutely right. It's the (Florida) grand jury's job to hear witnesses and to determine whether there is enough evidence to charge an individual. It rarely, if ever, hears both sides, it's not their job to listen to any rebuttal.
Which is why a preliminary hearing better serves the interest of justice. Why should the process be conducted in secret, without the participation of the defendant?