What is a Motion to Dismiss in a Pre-Trial Hearing?
Request to end case due to legal deficiency.
Request to delay the trial.
Request to replace the judge.
Request to change the venue.
What can happen at a Pre Trial Conference?
Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys discuss what information needs to be exchanged.
Defendants can enter into a Plea Agreement
Judge can set a trial date
Prosecutors and Defense attorneys tell the judge what is going on with the case
Absolutely nothing
Parties can be held in contempt for not appearing
What does a motion to suppress do?
Delays trial
Prevents evidence from being shown at trial or prevents a person from testifying
Adopts a plea agreement
Changes where the trial will be held
Dismisses the case