?List and define the pretrial motions that may be filed in a criminal case.

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The pretrial motions that may be filed in a criminal case include the following:•A motion to dismiss the case because the statute of limitations for the crime has lapsed•A motion to dismiss the case based on possible violations of the defendant's rights as provided by the Constitution and criminal procedural law•A motion to suppress evidence, alleging that the evidence was illegally obtained•A motionin limine•A motion for change of venue•A motion to recuse•A motion to sever

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a. They should not be approved by the supervising attorney b. They usually cannot be introduced as evidence c. They are very time-consuming to create and should be avoided d. None of these choices are correct

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A) letter confirming a deposition B) collection letter C) letter enclosing a deposition transcript D) letter enclosing a request for information

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What is the relationship between the Employment Retirement Income Security Act and a qualified domestic relations order, and how do they protect the financial position of the nonpensioner spouse when the other spouse has a pension?

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