What is motion to suppress?

Motion to suppress is a legal motion filed by the defense counsel to exclude certain evidence from being presented at trial. This type of motion is often used in criminal cases when the defense believes that evidence was obtained illegally or in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights. The motion argues that the evidence should be suppressed because it was obtained in an illegal or unconstitutional manner and therefore cannot be used against the defendant. If the motion is granted, the evidence is excluded from trial, which can have a significant impact on the outcome of the case.