The California Capital Case Attorney List of Motions — Criminal includes a range of motions that can be used by a criminal defense attorney in a capital case. These motions are used to challenge or defend the prosecution’s case, and can be filed pre-trial or during trial. Common motions filed in a capital case include motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss the case, motions for discovery, motions for a change of venue, motions for mistrial, and motions for a new trial. Other motions that may be filed in a capital case include motions to the court for sentencing alternatives, motions for a stay of execution, motions for release on bail/bond, motions for disclosure of evidence, motions for a continuance, and motions for a writ of habeas corpus.