Compare and contrast a motion to dismiss with other pretrial motions. Identify their chief differences.

Explanation:

Motion to dismiss is to want to dismiss the whole case  or charges all together. This is done when there is not enough evidence or the alleged facts do not amount to crime.

Motion to strike is to dismiss a certain something from the case.

Motion to make more definite and certain is to clarify the basis of the plaintiff's cause.

Motion to Suppress – an attempt to keep certain statements or evidence from being introduced as evidence. For example, if police conducted a search without probable cause (in violation of the Fourth Amendment), it may be possible to suppress the evidence found as a result of that search.

Motion for Change of Venue – may be made for various reasons including pre-trial publicity. If the local news has covered the case a great deal, it may be necessary to move the trial to another venue to protect the defendant’s right to an impartial jury.