Section 11.7 Advantages of Earliest Objection

• Library: Criminal Practice 2012 Supp

2. (§11.7) Advantages of Earliest Objection

Generally, it is best to have a hearing regarding the admissibility of the defendant’s statements at the earliest possible stage of the proceedings and to preserve the objection at each stage after that. In felony cases, when permitted, defense counsel should even object at the preliminary hearing stage.

Early objections help the defense attorney because:

· a successful hearing on the motion to suppress may effectively stop the prosecution;

· a hearing permits...