[Political Junkie Too]

That's why the Trump team will seek a motion to dismiss before putting on its defense, arguing that the prosecution failed to meet the burden of proof for their charges.

I hope this case never goes to the jury.

-PJ

[thegagline]

That's why the Trump team will seek a motion to dismiss before putting on its defense

It is standard procedure for the defense to move for a directed verdict/acquittal/demurrer at the close of the state’s case. In some jurisdictions, failure to make this motion precludes the defense from making the motion (again) at the closing of the case.

[joesbucks]

Just about every defense seeks a motion to dismiss.

[joshua c]

and the judge will deny it cuz it will hurt his daughter’s fundraising efforts