Meghan was pulled over by a policeman for speeding. Despite being cooperative, non-threatening and obviously not intoxicated by liquor or drugs, the policeman orders her out of the car and frisks her. He finds a small bag of marijuana in her pocket. This search and seizure was illegal. After she is arrested, her attorney wants the discovery of the marijuana suppressed because of the illegal search. The attorney would file a:
A) motion for a directed verdict.
B) motion for a summary judgment.
C) motion to dismiss for failure to state a cause of action.
D) motion in limine.
E) motion to sequester witnesses.

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When a question of law is at issue, the parties can seek a pretrial determination of their rights by filing a motion with the court. A motion in limine is filed to exclude evidence from trial.

Meghan Was Pulled Over by a Policeman for Speeding