What outcome may a defendant's attorney seek in relation to a delay in presenting the defendant to the judge?

A defendant's attorney may seek the suppression of all statements made during the period of delay in presenting the defendant to the judge because such a delay can violate the defendant's constitutional rights. Specifically, if a defendant is not promptly brought before a judge, it could be viewed as a violation of their right to a timely arraignment or a timely hearing, which is typically guaranteed under the Fourth or Sixth Amendments depending on the context.

During this period of delay, any statements or confessions made by the defendant might be deemed involuntary due to the circumstances surrounding that delay. If the court finds that the delay negatively impacted the defendant's rights—such as the right to counsel or the right against self-incrimination—those statements could be suppressed and thus not admissible in court.

This is rooted in the principle that a defendant should not suffer adverse legal consequences due to violations of their rights during pretrial processes. The focus here is on protecting the integrity of the judicial process and ensuring that defendants are treated fairly from the moment they are arrested. Options that involve dismissal of all charges, a new trial, or reduction of charges address different legal principles and are not directly related to the immediate concern of the rights violation that stems from a delay in presenting the defendant before the