Penal Code 1538.5

Motion To Suppress Evidence​

A motion to suppress any evidence that was seized by the police in violation of your Constitutional rights, is also called a “1538.5 motion”.

This is a critical motion to throw out evidence seized in violation of your rights by the police.

Speedy Trial Motion (Serna)​

A motion to suppress any evidence that was seized by the police in violation of your Constitutional rights, is also called a “1538.5 motion”.

This is a critical motion to throw out evidence seized in violation of your rights by the police.

(Three Strikes)

Romero Motion​

If you have a prior strike conviction and have committed a new offense, then a sentencing motion called a Romero motion can be filed to remove the strike from your sentence.  A prior strike can double the amount of prison time.  Filing such a motion is critical to reducing your maximum possible sentence.