Litigation

“Litigation” is a common term that attorneys who practice criminal law use to refer to filing and arguing motions that will determine the outcome of a criminal case.  These are Motions to Suppress, Motions in Limine, and Motions to Dismiss.  These motions are filed and heard after the case is filed, but before a trial.  After litigating, or arguing these motions, the issues are narrowed and the parties are able to come to a resolution that more accurately reflects the strength of the evidence against a Defendant.  Whether or not to file and argue one of these motions is case-specific.  The criminal defense attorney on your case can advise you whether utilizing one of these motions will benefit or harm your case.  Read more about these motions below.