In re Trust of Hawkins v. Schwyn

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• “[I]n the absence of indictment, preliminary hearing, or waiver, the circuit court lacks jurisdiction to try the defendant [for a felony,] and any judgment rendered in the case is void.”
• court lacks jurisdiction “in the absence” of an indictment, preliminary hearing, or knowing waiver

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