What is Suppression of Evidence?
Pursuant to defense counsel's filing of motion to suppress, the trial court may exclude the specified evidence from the trial due to its having been obtained by the government through unconstitutional means. A hearing is held on the motion and a decision rendered by the court.
Further Reading
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