EXAMPLE:
Fran wins a suppression motion to exclude certain evidence against her in an upcoming trial. Before the trial begins, the prosecutor seeks leave from the judge to file an interlocutory appeal from the suppression order, rather than wait until the trial is concluded before appealing the judge's ruling on Fran's motion. If the prosecutor's request is granted, Fran's trial will not proceed until an appellate court rules on the motions.
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Source: Barron's Dictionary of Legal Terms, Steven H. Gifis, 5th Edition; ©


