Tag: evidence suppression
Chain of Custody Breaks: Suppression vs. Weight Arguments
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 30 2026
Learn the critical legal distinction between suppressing evidence due to chain of custody breaks and arguing its reduced weight. Understand how judges and juries handle procedural errors.
Admissibility Motions: How Pre-Trial Evidence Challenges Shape Trials
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Mar 13 2026
Admissibility motions are pre-trial legal tools that block improper evidence from reaching juries. They protect fair trials by excluding illegally obtained evidence, hearsay, and prejudicial material. Understanding these motions is key to both defense and prosecution strategy.