Criminal Trials, Hearings Motion to Supress Evidence

[tsdanir]

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]

Generally, a judge will hold a hearing on the motion if it is legally sufficient.

- Carl

 

[tsdanir]

So the Hearing will come first and if the motion is denied a trial will take place?

 

[CdwJava]

That's the simple version, but, yes.

- Carl