Rape Charge Dismissed: Lack of Probable Cause Hearing Or Indicment

Defense attorney in a courtroom representing a client in a rape dismissal case, with a judge announcing the dismissal in the background

Criminal Charges: District Court vs. Superior Court While all criminal charges usually commence in the District Court, the most severe charges, such as rape, cannot be heard by the District Court. The Commonwealth should either bring those charges to the Superior Court or conduct a probable cause hearing in the District Court. At this hearing, […]