A preliminary hearing is held to determine whether there is sufficient probable cause to go to trial on the charges levied against a defendant. The bar the state must meet to show probable cause during a preliminary hearing is low. “These admissions, along with others, establish probable cause to support most of the elements of the charges. “This case is exceptional because, as shown … (Robinson) repeatedly admitted that he intended to cause Mr. Kirk’s death by shooting him with a high-powered rifle. “(Robinson’s) texts to Mr. Twiggs demonstrate that he loved and cared deeply for Mr. Twiggs.