Donald, a defense attorney, has been hired to represent Robert who is charged with robbery. Robert has an extensive criminal record and does not want to go to trial. Robert confessed to the police but hopes that Donald can prevent the confession being admitted at trial. Donald filed a motion to suppress Robert's confession. When is the court most likely to consider this motion?

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The court is most likely to consider a motion to suppress evidence, such as a confession, at a pre-trial hearing specifically held for that purpose. This allows the judge to determine the admissibility of the evidence before the trial begins.

Donald, a Defense Attorney, Has Been Hired to Represent Robert