Pre-trial motions in York County are typically handled on the day the trial begins but they must be filed within thirty days of the formal arraignment date. These might include a motion to suppress illegally obtained evidence, motions in limine which seek advance rulings on the admissibility of evidence, requests that the prosecution show their additional evidence, requests to split your trial from your co-defendants if any, a request to change the trial’s location or any of numerous other potential motions. Once any pre-trial motions have been resolved, a trial on any remaining charges can begin.

Pretrial motions practice is an area where representation by an attorney is critical. You can call attorney Joseph N. Gothie at (717) 848-8455 to set up a free, no-risk consultation to discuss your case, including possibly filing pretrial motions in your case.

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