Katie has been charged with armed robbery.The judge has set her bail at $250,000.She is currently in jail awaiting a family member to raise her bail.This is Katie's first offense and she claims that she was forced to commit the crime by voices in her head. Katie's lawyer files a request to suppress certain details of Katie's alleged involvement in the robbery.The lawyer's request came in the form of a

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Katie's lawyer has filed a "motion" to suppress certain details of her alleged involvement in the robbery. A motion is a formal request made to the court asking for a specific action, such as suppressing evidence. Bench statements are informal remarks made by attorneys during court proceedings. A hearing is a sort of mini-trial where a judge listens to arguments presented by both sides before making a decision. A disposition refers to the final outcome or resolution of a case.

Katie Has Been Charged with Armed Robbery