There has been extensive pretrial publicity about the case. What action should the defense seek, and what is the likely outcome?

• A. Motion for change of venue; the court shall grant if prejudice exists or a fair trial cannot be obtained in the current parish.
• B. No remedy is available for pretrial publicity.
• C. Motion for continuance; the court shall grant to delay the trial indefinitely.
• D. Request for suppression of all publicity; the court shall grant.

Answer: (A)