Federal Motion to Suppress Lawyers

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A motion to suppress seeks to exclude evidence obtained in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights. This is one of the most powerful defense tools in federal criminal cases.

Common Bases for Suppression

Successful suppression motions can significantly weaken the government's case.

  • Illegal search and seizure (Fourth Amendment)
  • Coerced confessions (Fifth Amendment)
  • Lack of Miranda warnings
  • Defective warrants
  • Fruit of the poisonous tree

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