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A quick definition of preliminary inquiry:

A preliminary inquiry is the first investigation that takes place when someone is suspected of breaking the rules in the military. It is like a first step to find out if there is enough evidence to go to trial. It is different from a pretrial investigation, which happens later in the process.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A preliminary inquiry is the first investigation conducted to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial or legal action. In military law, it is the initial investigation of a reported or suspected violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Example: A police officer receives a report of a theft. Before making an arrest, the officer conducts a preliminary inquiry to gather evidence and determine if there is enough probable cause to make an arrest.

Example: In the military, a soldier is suspected of violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice by disobeying a direct order. A preliminary inquiry is conducted to gather evidence and determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with a court-martial.

Both examples illustrate how a preliminary inquiry is used to gather evidence and determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with legal action. It is an important step in the legal process to ensure that individuals are not falsely accused or wrongfully convicted.

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texaslawhopefully
20:32
I mean I think even the student body there only like 15 percent is part of fedsoc
It's more just not a good # for people who aren't willing to clerk conservative. I'm sure they place liberal clerks at an above average rate for a t-6 though. Maybe higher (not entirely sure)
texaslawhopefully
20:34
Page 14 has ideological splits by school: https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/msen/files/law-prof-ideology.pdf
texaslawhopefully
20:35
Chicago/UVA are more to the right but not by an exceedingly large difference
lilypadfrog
20:36
I feel like UVA doesn’t have that reputation the way Chicago does. That’s interesting. Thanks tex
yeah I've heard about uva being conservative
siroracle
20:48
Yeah it’s only 75 percent lib that’s pretty terrifying
Dkk
20:53
lmfao
20:59
@siroracle: funny cause true
@siroracle: don't you have a bridge to be under?
shouldn't you be collecting tolls
21:00
trolololol
atwatodbit
21:04
anyone know much about mich clerking
atwatodbit
21:05
ive tried to learn more about it but its hard to cut through stuff. numbers wise they look good?
21:06
this website is a good research tool for outcomes: https://app.lawhub.org/schools
atwatodbit
21:06
@llama: thanks!
21:06
yah
Dkk
21:10
Anyone else read the Antioch shooters manifesto today. Pretty crazy stuff.
21:14
sad
YRDSL
21:31
@texaslawhopefully: it's pretty funny how even in law journal articles people can't stop confusing Penn with Penn State
texaslawhopefully
21:40
lmfao I didn't even notice that
21:42
Yeah to penn Carey students I’m sure that is a
21:42
Those are fighting words
21:46
@Dkk: one of the most deranged documents i've ever had the displeasure of reading
lilypadfrog
22:03
sometimes I go into fight or flight mode until I get all my work done
i call that locking in
Dkk
22:29
@info-man: Indeed!
22:43
No movement today
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