Pre-Trial Motions
During the life of a criminal case, several procedural motions can be filed by your attorney. These motions help protect your constitutional rights and ensure that the evidence brought against you was obtained legally. The three main pre-trial motions in a criminal case are:
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Motion in Limine
A motion in limine is a pretrial motion made by either the prosecution or the defense to request that certain evidence be excluded from the trial or that certain legal issues be addressed in advance. Such a motion aims to prevent the introduction of potentially prejudicial, irrelevant, or inadmissible evidence that could unduly influence the jury or disrupt the proceedings.
Motion to Dismiss
A motion to dismiss is a legal request made by either the defense to ask the court to dismiss the charges or specific counts of charges. This motion is typically filed before or during the early stages of a trial and is based on various legal grounds. It's important to note that the specific rules and procedures for filing a motion to dismiss vary, and the following information provides a general overview.
Motion to Suppress
A motion to suppress in Florida is a legal request made by the defense in a criminal case to exclude certain evidence from being presented at trial. This motion is typically based on the argument that the evidence was obtained in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights and that its admission would be unfair or unlawful.
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The information on this site is for educational purposes only and is not to be construed as legal advice. If you have questions about a criminal case, please contact an attorney.