Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

motion to dismiss a case

if you put in a motion to dismiss a case due to insufficient evidence, can te judge grant the motion at the hearing or does the state have a time frame to answer to it?


Asked on 12/10/08, 5:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Motty Stone Law Offices of Motty Stone

Re: motion to dismiss a case

Usually the judge will give the State time to answer such a motion. Occasionally, a judge may dismiss right away or order the defendant released pending further proceedings.

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Answered on 12/11/08, 11:49 am


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