A motion is an oral or written request made to the court for a ruling, or an order, on a particular point. A motion can be made before, during, or after a trial. It’s a common court procedure for deciding issues that come up during the course of a lawsuit.
- Motion to suppress physical evidence, identification evidence or evidence of a confession or statement;
- Motion to suppress evidence of an officer’s observation, scientific tests, or .BAC results
- Motion in limine to disallow use of the .BAC blood test due to failure to conform to DOT regulations
- Motion to dismiss for violation of Rule 1013 (the prompt trial rule)
- Motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution by the Commonwealth. Local Rule 800
- Motion to dismiss for failure to provide discovery. Local Rule 558
- Motion to dismiss as a de minimis infraction
- Motion to dismiss for violation of due process of law due to delay between criminal act and arrest
- Motion to dismiss for violation of double jeopardy
- Motion to produce police informant as an eyewitness
- Motion to reveal confidential surveillance location
- Motion for reweigh of drugs in mandatory amount cases
Speak with a Philadelphia Criminal Defense Attorney about whether a motion may be appropriate in your case. For a free consultation, call 267-535-9776.
Sources:
Virtual Self Help Law Center
Criminal Practice in Phila Municipal Court
