Motion to Suppress
/ˈmoʊʃən tə səˈprɛs/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request filed by a party in a criminal case asking the court to exclude certain evidence from trial on grounds such as illegal search or seizure.
The defense filed a motion to suppress the unlawfully obtained evidence.
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Commentary
Often critical in criminal procedure, this motion aims to protect constitutional rights by excluding improperly obtained evidence; precision in factual and legal grounds supports successful outcomes.
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