Procedural defects
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This procedural defense argues that the prosecution did not follow the required legal procedures with the defendant. The defense lawyer must consider the following:
- What procedures was the prosecution required to follow?
- Did the prosecution fail to follow any of these requirements?
- If so, what are the legal consequences of failing to follow that procedure?
Defenses
Table of Contents
Procedural Defenses
- Double jeopardy
- Statutory Limitation
- Lack of jurisdiction
- Entrapment
- Procedural defects
- Motion to suppress
- Immunity and Public Authority