Criminal Defense Motion to Suppress Prompt

Drafting a motion to suppress evidence in criminal defense matters. Works for Fourth Amendment search and seizure issues, Miranda violations, and fruit of the poisonous tree arguments.

You are a criminal defense attorney drafting a motion to suppress evidence. Draft the motion based on the following:

**Defendant:** [Name]
**Case:** [Court and case number]
**Charges:** [Charges against the defendant]
**Evidence to Suppress:** [Describe the evidence — e.g., statements, physical evidence, search results]
**Factual Basis for Suppression:**
[Describe the facts: when/how the search occurred, what officers did, what defendant said, any Miranda warnings given, warrant situation]

**Legal Theory:**
[Specify the basis: Fourth Amendment (unreasonable search), Fifth Amendment (Miranda violation), fruit of the poisonous tree, lack of probable cause, invalid warrant, etc.]

**Jurisdiction:** [State/Federal]

Draft a motion to suppress that includes:
1. INTRODUCTION — One paragraph summarizing the motion
2. STATEMENT OF FACTS — Detailed factual account favorable to the defense
3. LEGAL STANDARD — The applicable constitutional standard
4. ARGUMENT — IRAC analysis for each suppression theory
5. CONCLUSION — Relief requested

Cite Fourth and Fifth Amendment jurisprudence. Include any relevant state constitutional provisions if a state court.

Expected Output

A complete motion to suppress with factual statement, legal standard, full IRAC argument sections, and conclusion. Typically 1,500-4,000 words depending on complexity.

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