Motions

Question 1

Motion to Suppress

Answer 1

A motion to suppress evidence that has been unlawfully required (e.g. in violation of the Fourth Amendment right to search or seizure).

Question 2

Motion in Limine

Answer 2

A motion to exclude evidence because it is inadmissible under the Rules of evidence.

Question 3

Motion for Judgment for Acquittal

Answer 3

When the D asks the court to hold that the D must be acquitted.

Question 4

When Is a Motion for Judgment for Acquittal Granted?: Rational Result Test

Answer 4

If evidence in the Ps case in chief (Ps opening to Ps resting) is so insufficient that guilt is not even a rational option among a range of options.

Question 5

Standard of Proof for the Rational Result Test

Answer 5

Standard of proof is whether the evidence, viewed in light most favorable to the P, supports a rational finding that all of the elements of the offense have been established.