I tackle a crucial yet often misunderstood aspect of the legal process – the suppression hearing.

After receiving a client question, I break down what a suppression hearing entails, explaining the motions filed to challenge evidence admissibility based on constitutional rights like the Fourth and Fifth Amendments.

I hope you will gain insights into the burden of proof required from the prosecution, the role of the defense, and the strategic importance of evidence such as body cam and dash cam footage.

For anyone facing a DUI/OVI charge or working in the legal field, understanding suppression hearings is pivotal.

Key Takeaways

• What is a Suppression Hearing? I explain the function of a suppression hearing, emphasizing its role in challenging the admissibility of evidence in court. It’s not just legal jargon; understanding it could make a significant difference in the outcome of a case.
• The Legal Process: Learn about the motions filed by defense attorneys seeking to have evidence thrown out. I explain how these motions work and what constitutional violations they might allege, focusing particularly on Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights.
• Burden of Proof: Discover who carries the burden of proof during a suppression hearing and the strategic advantage this provides the defense. I share an anecdote from his early days in law school, highlighting this key aspect.
• Body Cam and Dash Cam Footage: In today's technological age, evidence collection has evolved. I discuss how crucial body cam and dash cam footage have become in presenting or defending a case.
• Real-life Application: Through the lens of an upcoming case I am working on, you will get a firsthand understanding of how these legal principles come into play in real scenarios.

Recorded at Channel 511.

Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.

Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.

He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.

Steve has unique experience handling numerous high publicity cases that have garnered national attention.

For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit Palmer Legal Defense.

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