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5.15.23 - Pre Trial Hearings & Pre Trial Motions

Last updated over 2 years ago

3 questions

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Question 1

1.

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

Question 2

2.

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

Question 3

3.

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.