PRETRIAL MOTIONS – AN INTRODUCTION
James R. Doerr • October 18, 2016
This podcast focuses on some of the various pretrial motions commonly used in criminal cases as well as the importance of getting pretrial motions filed early on in the case. Attorney James Doerr highlights the importance of getting an attorney involved at the inception of the case.
- motion for substitution of judge
- motion for reduction of bail
- motion to suppress statements
- motion to suppress confession
- motion to suppress evidence
- motion to suppress lineup identification
- joinder
- severance
- change of venue
- speedy trial demand
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