Opinion ID: 2390009
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Heading: The Evidence of Probable Cause.

Text: Bruce contends in substance that the Commissioner's finding of probable cause at the preliminary hearing, as well as Bruce's indictment by the grand jury, were obtained by the government through the deliberate use of false evidence. No such contention was made in the trial court, nor did Bruce move to dismiss the indictment. There is thus no pertinent trial court ruling, erroneous or otherwise, before us for review. In general, after a defendant has been convicted, courts will not entertain the contention that the evidence before the grand jury was insufficient to indict. United States v. Williams, ___ U.S. ___ ___, 112 S.Ct. 1735, 1745-46, 118 L.Ed.2d 352 (1992). Even if we were disposed to do so here, there was ample testimony before the grand jury to support a finding of probable cause. See Harris v. United States, 333 A.2d 397, 400 (D.C.1975) (proof that defendant pointed an inoperable pistol at his victim sufficient to establish assault with dangerous weapon). [15] Moreover, Detective Doughty disclosed to the grand jury that Corporal Walker had stated on the scene that Bruce had not fired at him. [16]