Answered by The Community. Making the world better, one answer at a time. A pretrial hearing for a felony charge is the proceeding where the Defense Attorney and the Prosecutor discuss ways of resolving the charge. It is the first hearing to take place in the Circuit Court.nswered by The Community. Making the world better, one answer at a time. A pretrial hearing for a felony charge is the proceeding where the Defense Attorney and the Prosecutor discuss ways of resolving the charge. It is the first hearing to take place in the Circuit Court.
Seizures are a dramatic manifestation of a serious disturbance in brain activity. A diverse variety of conditions and disorders can precipitate seizure activity in adults. Brain injury, brain swelling and increased pressure on the brain as well as chemical imbalances are common causes of adult seizure activity.
1 Brain conditions that cause damage to the brain, such as brain tumors or strokes, can cause epilepsy. 2  Stroke is a leading cause of epilepsy in adults older than age 35. 3  Infectious diseases. 4  Infectious diseases, such as meningitis, AIDS and viral encephalitis, can cause epilepsy.