Written motions are called petitions. Below is a list of some of the most common motions made by both sides in a criminal case before and after trial. Match the definition in the numbered column with the term in the lettered column.
-The defense learns,in the preliminary hearing or through pretrial discovery,of material that it believes to have been unlawfully acquired.

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A Motion to Suppress Evidence is filed when the defense believes that evidence was unlawfully acquired and seeks to prevent it from being used in court.

Written Motions Are Called Petitions