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title: "What is a motion to suppress in a Massachusetts drug case?"
description: "A motion to suppress asks the court to exclude evidence obtained through an unconstitutional stop, search, or seizure. If granted, the state loses the drugs and often the case. Common grounds include..."
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date: 2026-07-01
modified: 2026-07-01
author: "Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns"
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# What is a motion to suppress in a Massachusetts drug case?

A motion to suppress asks the court to exclude evidence obtained through an unconstitutional stop, search, or seizure. If granted, the state loses the drugs and often the case. Common grounds include stops without reasonable suspicion, searches without probable cause or a valid warrant, and traffic stops extended beyond the time needed for the traffic issue.