Legal Motions & Objections

a formal request made to a court for it to do something

• plea bargain

• motion

• objection

• subpoena

the purpose of this is to contest the legality of the other side’s questions

• cross-examination

• objection

• plea bargain

• motion

This occurs when the defense believes that the indictment is fatally flawed. (example - the facts alleged do not amount to a crime)

• Motion to Dismiss

• Motion to Suppress

• Motion for Severance

• Invoking the Rule

The purpose of this hearing is to determine if evidence was obtained in an unconstitutional manner or not

• Motion to Dismiss

• Motion to Suppress

• Motion for Severance

• Invoking the Rule

This is a motion filed by the defendant asking for their trial to be moved to another location

• Motion to Transfer

• Relocation Hearing

• Motion for Severance

• Motion for Change of Venue

A motion requesting the court to prohibit the other side from presenting, or even referring to certain evidence.

• Motion to Dismiss

• Motion to Suppress

• Motion in Limine

• Motion to Quash

This motion, if granted, would allow the trial to be delayed for various reasons, including providing more time to prepare for the trial or gather witnesses.

• Motion for Continuance

• Motion to Suppress

• Motion for Severance

• Motion in Limine

A request by either party to have all of the witnesses leave the courtroom unless they are in the process of testifying

• Invoking the Rule

• Protective Order

• Motion to Dismiss

• Request to Expel

This can be filed if the prosecution fears that revealing information required under a discovery rule will endanger the case or a person’s life

• Motion for Continuance

• Motion for Severance

• Motion for a Protective Order

• Invoking the Rule

The defendant may want to file this motion in order to have his or her own trial, separate from an accomplice.

• Motion to Dismiss

• Motion for Severance

• Motion in Limine

• Change of Venue