INVESTIGATION

Reviewing & Challenging All Possible Allegations

The first thing we explore when beginning a new case is the alleged facts presented from the law enforcement Investigation. Cases are often overcharged and/or are charged to the maximum possible charges available to the Prosecution. Defendant's may be:

Completely innocent of everything charged
Innocent of some of the charges and actions alleged
Or they may be completely guilty of everything charged

Regardless of degree of innocence or guilt, the law enforcement Investigation must be thoroughly reviewed and challenged wherever possible. When DeSayeDI is on the case, you can trust that this essential work is completed before any exploration of case settlement is considered.

CHALLENGING THE ALLEGATIONS

We are technically competent with a working knowledge of the legal standards for the charged offense, rules of evidence, and rules of criminal procedure with the knowledge, skills, and resources to identify and evaluate witnesses and evidence most relevant to the Defense.

Criminal Forensic Investigation includes diligent case review of the law enforcement's Investigation and evidence. We explore challenging any physical evidence utilized in the allegations. We also explore all witness evidence presented to challenge any identified issues there as well. We utilize our own experience, training, and knowledge as well as engage with various Forensic Experts as needed in specific forensic areas present within the case.

We complete the following as applicable in each case:

In-depth Review of all Evidence Disclosure
Conduct Scene and Physical Evidence Review
Attempt to Gather and Preserve Evidence not Appropriately Obtained by Law Enforcement
Conduct Prosecution's Civilian and Professional Witness Interviews
Request and Obtain Records
Compile Backgrounds on All Relevant Witnesses
Explore Credibility of Prosecution Witnesses
Locate and Interview Potential Defense Witnesses Never Identified or Pursued by Law Enforcement
Identify, Consult, and Coordinate with Forensic Experts
Compose Investigative Reports
Create Exhibits
Assist in Trial Presentation
Assist in Jury Selection
Coordinate Defense Witnesses and Experts for Trial
Testify at Trial
Participate in Trial as the Defense Investigator at Counsel's Table

Note: If DeSayeDI is appointed through an Indigent Defense agency we can only perform the tasks approved by the agency and many of the comprehensive tasks above are prohibited when appointed through Indigent Defense Services.

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