draft-motion

Draft criminal defense motions from case documents with citations.

6|Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jdrodriguez/legal-toolkit --skill draft-motion
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Skill: draft-motion
Source: https://github.com/jdrodriguez/legal-toolkit/tree/main/legal-toolkit/skills/draft-motion
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jdrodriguez/legal-toolkit --skill draft-motion

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This motion-drafting toolkit automatically converts case documents into filing-ready criminal defense motions. It reads case files (PDF, DOCX, TXT), extracts facts, and populates templates to produce complete motions with cited facts, IRAC/CRAC arguments, evidence references, and a prayer for relief. All case law citations are flagged for verification with [VERIFY] where applicable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts key facts from police reports, transcripts, and discovery documents to populate motion templates.
  • Generates full, filing-ready motions (suppress, dismiss, exclude, limine, compel discovery, sentencing memo) with structured arguments and citations.
  • Produces precise evidence references and maintains a changelog of facts used for each filing.

Quick Start

Provide the case documents and motion type, and I will draft a filing-ready motion tailored to your jurisdiction.

Frequently Asked Questions about draft-motion

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I draft filing-ready criminal defense motions from case documents?

Drafting criminal defense motions from case documents requires feeding PDF, DOCX, or TXT files into a motion drafting tool to extract facts and generate complete filings. The process reads police reports and discovery to populate templates with IRAC arguments and cited evidence.

Can I generate a motion to suppress evidence from police reports and discovery files?

Yes, you can generate a motion to suppress from police reports and discovery files. The drafting process extracts key facts from uploaded case documents and structures them into a complete motion with evidence references, cited facts, and a prayer for relief.

What types of criminal motions can I create using case files and templates?

You can create motions to suppress, dismiss, exclude, limine, compel discovery, and sentencing memorandums from case files. Each motion type is generated with structured IRAC or CRAC arguments, evidence references, and jurisdiction-specific citations.

Do I need a specific motion template to draft criminal motions across different jurisdictions?

No, a motion template is optional when drafting criminal motions across jurisdictions. You can provide jurisdiction details and preferred drafting settings alongside your case documents, and the tool will generate a complete, filing-ready motion tailored to that jurisdiction.

How are case law citations handled when generating criminal defense motions?

Case law citations in generated criminal defense motions are automatically flagged with [VERIFY] tags where applicable. This ensures all legal references extracted during the drafting process are identified for manual verification before filing.

What is the best way to convert discovery documents into a structured motion with IRAC arguments?

The best way to convert discovery documents into a structured motion is to use an automated drafting tool that extracts facts and applies IRAC or CRAC frameworks. This produces a complete filing with a changelog of facts used, ensuring all evidence references are tracked.