Aggressive and defensive legal motions are of crucial importance to anyone facing criminal charges or locked in the post-conviction stage. Legal motions are actions with the court outside of the trial stage that influence the pre-trial or post-trial situations for the defendant. These avenues of action can be highly impactful on the outcome of a trial or can offer quicker relief to a defendant who has been convicted. Like all acts of the law, motions for criminal trials in Philadelphia are handled at the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Filing Motions in Philadelphia County
For any case involving criminal charges, engaging with the court through the filing of legal motions can greatly increase the odds of a defendant's success in court. Common motions to file in criminal cases can include:
- Motion to Lift a Detainer
- Motion for Early Parole
- Motion for Bail Reduction
- Motion for Termination of Probation
- Motion for Reconsideration of Sentence
An attorney can file the above motions and more in order to help a defendant's case in court. Although filing certain motions can be done without an attorney, or through a public defender, a private attorney will have much more time and resources available to better guide a defendant through their case. A defensive approach with filing motions can significantly help a defendant during their case.
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Philadelphia County, contact attorney Joseph D. Lento today.
