A Tennessee Motion to Quash is a legal motion that is filed in criminal court in the state of Tennessee. It is used to challenge the legal sufficiency of the charges brought against the defendant. If the motion is granted, it can result in the dismissal of the charge or charges. There are three main types of Tennessee Motion to Quash: Motion to Quash Indictment, Motion to Quash Information, and Motion to Quash Service of Process. A Motion to Quash Indictment is used to challenge the indictment itself, such as if it was obtained unlawfully or if it is too vague or ambiguous. A Motion to Quash Information is used to challenge the information provided in the indictment, such as if it does not provide sufficient evidence to support the charges. A Motion to Quash Service of Process is used to challenge the service of process, such as if it was not done properly.