Martin, an attorney, is defending Harvey, who has been accused of committing armed robbery by the prosecution. The prosecution has also charged Harvey with illegal possession of a weapon. Martin wants a list of all the items that the prosecution plans to present during the trial against Harvey. Which pretrial motion should Martin file in the given situation?

A.

motion for suppression

B.

motion for a bill of particulars

C.

motion for severance of charges

D.

motion for dismissal

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27 March, 12:24

Martin, an attorney, is defending Harvey, who has been accused of committing armed robbery by the prosecution. The prosecution has also charged Harvey with illegal possession of a weapon. Martin wants a list of all the items that the prosecution plans to present during the trial against Harvey. Which pretrial motion should Martin file in the given situation?

A.

motion for suppression

B.

motion for a bill of particulars

C.

motion for severance of charges

D.

motion for dismissal

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Ayaan Castro · Answer 1

C. Motion for severance of charges

Krish Petty · Answer 2

B. motion for a bill of particulars

Explanation:

The motion for a bill of Particulars is what the accused or defendant side has to ask the prosecutor in order to have a clear idea of what the prosecutor is charging the defendant with, it shall contain all of the charges and particulars of the case, the defendant side is the only one that can ask for this.