County Judge Hannah Dugan, indicted on charges of helping an undocumented immigrant elude authorities, filed a motion to dismiss her case.

Attorneys for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan filed a motion to dismiss the federal charges against her on Wednesday, arguing the government can’t charge her because she has judicial immunity.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKOW) -- Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan asked a federal judge to dismiss the case against her. In a motion to dismiss filed on Wednesday, Dugan's defense argued she is entitled to judicial immunity for official acts, meaning she cannot be prosecuted or convicted.

The secretive grand jury process consists of 16 to 23 members where a federal prosecutor presents evidence to determine if there is "probable cause" to believe a crime was committed by an individual.