{"id":5967,"date":"2023-06-30T17:01:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T17:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/?p=5967"},"modified":"2023-07-07T17:33:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T17:33:58","slug":"pretrial-motions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/blog\/pretrial-motions\/","title":{"rendered":"Pretrial Motions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Both your defense attorney and the prosecutor can file pretrial motions after the arraignment \u2014 where you hear the charges against you.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao\/justice-101\/pretrial-motions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pretrial motion<\/a> is usually a written request filed with the court by either the defense attorney or the prosecutor. Pretrial motions are used to ask the court to make a legal decision on a particular issue before the trial begins. These pretrial motions essentially can establish some boundaries for the trial.<\/p>\n<p>The motions can impact many aspects of the trial, such as the courtroom, trial, evidence, testimony, trial location, or defendants. Additionally, a pretrial motion can be made to end the case called a motion to dismiss.<\/p>\n<p>Some pretrial motions are procedural, such as a motion for an extension, to amend to change a defective warrant, or for a speedy trial (held within 60 days). Other types may impact the trial\u2019s scope, like a motion to consolidate a trial or a joint trial.<\/p>\n<h2>Common pretrial motions<\/h2>\n<p>Some common pretrial motions that a criminal defense lawyer may file before trial include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Motion to modify bail<\/strong> \u2014 The defense attorney may ask for the judge to reduce the bail amount.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motion to suppress<\/strong> \u2014 A defense lawyer may request this motion to restrict some evidence or statements from being introduced at trial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motion to discover<\/strong> \u2014 This motion requests that the judge orders the other side to share or release their evidence so each side can prepare.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motion to change venue<\/strong> \u2014 If your attorney is concerned it will be challenging to get an impartial jury, they can ask for a different location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pretrial motions are filed to give you the best chance of receiving a fair trial and beneficial outcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\".\/what-is-criminal-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse more criminal law articles.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both your defense attorney and the prosecutor can file pretrial motions after the arraignment \u2014 where you hear the charges against you. 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