What is a Motion to Suppress?

A Motion to Suppress is a legal tool used by those facing deportation proceedings in Tennessee. It is a formal request to a judge to suppress any evidence that is found to be obtained unlawfully. The motion seeks to prevent the judge from considering this evidence in the trial or hearing. The motion must identify the item of evidence that is being challenged and the legal grounds for seeking to suppress it. In Tennessee, a Motion to Suppress can be filed by the noncitizen facing deportation proceedings or their attorney. It is up to the judge to decide if the motion should be granted and the evidence suppressed. If the motion is granted, the evidence cannot be relied on by the judge in making their decision. This is an important tool for those facing deportation as it may reduce the likelihood that the judge will find in favor of the government and order the noncitizen to be deported. In addition to the Motion to Suppress, there are other legal solutions that may be available to those facing deportation proceedings in Tennessee. Noncitizens may also be eligible for protection from deportation under certain immigration laws or special programs such as Temporary Protected Status. Consulting with an experienced immigration attorney can help those facing removal proceedings understand their options and explore the best strategy for their particular case.

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Una "Moción de Supresión" es una solicitud formal que se hace a un tribunal cuando una persona está siendo procesada en casos de violación de la ley de inmigración. Esta moción es presentada para intentar eliminar o "suprimir" la evidencia presentada en el caso contra el acusado por violar la ley de inmigración. La presentación de una moción de supresión requiere un análisis de los hechos y la ley, así como una audiencia para determinar si se debe omitir la evidencia del caso. En el estado de Tennessee, una "Moción de Supresión" puede ser presentada por cualquier acusado enfrentando cargos de violación de la ley de inmigración. Esta moción debe presentarse antes de la audiencia con el juez, y el acusado debe poder demostrar de manera convincente que la evidencia en cuestión fue obtenida ilegalmente o fue recogida en violación a los derechos del demandante. Si el tribunal decide a favor de la moción de supresión, la evidencia en cuestión no se considerará para ayudar a determinar un veredicto. Esto puede tener un efecto decisivo en cualquier caso de deportación en el que una persona presenta una "Moción de Supresión".

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