Rule 16. Motion to Dismiss

The court, on motion of a defendant or of its own initiative, shall at the close of the evidence offered by the prosecution order the dismissal of one (1) or more violations charged in the summons if the evidence is insufficient to sustain such violation or violations to a standard of clear and convincing evidence. If a defendant's motion to dismiss is not granted, the defendant may offer evidence without having reserved the right to offer such evidence.