TUESDAY, Jan 22, 9:00 AM - preliminary hearing

The first step was continued from January 09, & is now scheduled for
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008, 9:00 AM, 3rd Floor, Room A,
A.A.Birch Building, 408 2nd Avenue North, downtown Nashville,
directly behind the Criminal Justice Center (downtown police station).

There are 2 public lots fairly close:

Lot 1 (underground): From Broadway, take 2nd Avenue, heading north toward
the newly rebuilt Davidson County Courthouse. At the top of the hill, turn left
onto Union Street, then turn right onto 3rd Avenue, & right again onto James Robertson Parkway. Just before the bridge over the river is the entrance to Public Square Parking,
an underground parking garage. The walk from this garage is the safer of the 2.

Lot 2 (above ground, in tall building): From Broadway, take 2nd Avenue, heading north
toward the newly rebuilt Davidson County Courthouse. At the top of the hill, turn left
onto Union Street, then turn right onto 3rd Avenue, & left onto Deaderick. Entrance to lot
is on your right. I think this lot is also called Public Square Parking. The walk from this lot
is a little longer than from lot 1, & involves more street crossings.

Parking is expensive at both these garages, & there are no really good alternatives.
Carpool, or call me at 361-8529 & if I have room in the car, you are welcome to go with me.

I now understand from the DA's office these steps in the prosecution of a criminal case:

General Sessions Court

Step 1: Preliminary Hearing - The state presents proof of probable cause,
& the case is bound over to the Grand Jury. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Step 2: Grand Jury - The prosecution presents their case & their opinions
about it, & the grand jury issues an indictment against the defendant.
GRAND JURY PROCEEDINGS ARE ALWAYS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.

Criminal Court

Step 1: Arraignment - Formal reading of the charges against the defendant.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Step 2: Criminal Court Trial - Both prosecution & defense make their cases.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

THANK YOU FOR CARING ABOUT MY BROTHER - Dianne McEwen