T tsdanir New Member Aug 17, 2008 #1 When a motion to supress evidence is filed in a criminal case does a trial still need to take place or will the judge make a decision regarding the motion to supress the evidence on a pre trial basis?
When a motion to supress evidence is filed in a criminal case does a trial still need to take place or will the judge make a decision regarding the motion to supress the evidence on a pre trial basis?
CdwJava Moderator Aug 17, 2008 #2 Generally, a judge will hold a hearing on the motion if it is legally sufficient. - Carl
T tsdanir New Member Aug 18, 2008 #3 So the Hearing will come first and if the motion is denied a trial will take place?