Motion in Limine
/ˈmoʊʃən ɪn ˈlɪmɪni/
Definitions
- (n.) A pretrial request made to a court to exclude certain evidence from being introduced during the trial.
The defense filed a motion in limine to prevent the prosecutor from mentioning the defendant's prior convictions.
Forms
- motions in limine
Commentary
Typically used to secure rulings on evidentiary issues in advance to avoid potential prejudice during trial.
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