A motions hearing is a hearing in front of the judge with the prosecutor present where your attorney can legally challenge the prosecutor’s evidence in your case by bringing a motion. There are many different motions that an attorney can make and what motions are brought will depend on the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. These motions can include but are not limited to challenges to the stop of your car, the field sobriety tests that were administered, the arrest, and the breath test. The purpose of the motion is to exclude various pieces of evidence the prosecutor will use to try and convict you of DUI.

If your attorney is successful in litigating these motions and evidence is suppressed or excluded, it can result in dismissal of the charges or a more favorable plea bargain offer. If the charges are not dismissed or no acceptable plea bargain has been reached, your case will usually be scheduled for trial. Just before your trial date, the court will typically schedule a “readiness” hearing.