In a criminal case, sometimes motions are filed. When a motion is filed, a judge has one of two options to tell the lawyers what to do after we argue it. Once a lawyer files a motion, for example, let’s say it’s to try to get the case thrown out for an illegal traffic stop or a search without a warrant or a bad search warrant. After the testimony is had in court at that suppression hearing, a judge will order the parties, either to orally argue it, which means the lawyers just stand up and argue it right there or to brief it, which is usually more common.
Disputing Criminal Charges
A strong defense doesn’t just react—it challenges the case head-on. When the government violates your constitutional rights, the remedy can be suppression of evidence or outright dismissal of charges. That process begins with targeted pretrial motions that force the court and prosecution to justify how the case was built.
Defense attorneys raise these challenges through written legal arguments and, when necessary, evidentiary hearings. Judges review the record, the law, and the parties’ arguments before issuing a ruling. In many cases, charges are reduced, evidence is excluded, or the prosecution dismisses the case altogether rather than risk an adverse ruling. Sarah Gad is known for her exceptional dismissal rate because she litigates these issues early, aggressively, and with precision.
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When the government cuts corners, we challenge the case. Through strategic motions and constitutional litigation, charges can be reduced—or dismissed entirely. Sarah Gad’s practice is built on early, aggressive advocacy that forces accountability and results.
