Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
motion for suppression
Is there a time limit on how long after an arraignment a motion to suppress evidence can be filed? Is there a time when it is too late to file?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: motion for suppression
30 days, but usually a DA will not object to a late filing, or the judge will allow a late filing.
Re: motion for suppression
technically, the exact rule states that the motion must be filed within 30 days of arraignment. however, most of the time if the lawyer fails to file it, the judge simply either allows the filing, or the judge will allow the attorney to file the motion, then continues the case to give the DA time to prepare. if the judge doesn't allow the motion, this may open up grounds for an appeal at a later date that no one wants. feel free to email or call. 215.825.5183, [email protected]. good luck, brian.
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