Weekly Briefing 030920
"How can you defend criminals?" I get that question all the time.
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criminal defense investigation
Investigative Timelines in Criminal Defense Investigations
When reviewing discovery, creating a timeline can help criminal defense investigators develop a clearer picture of the facts and create a road map for the investigation. Read More
Op-Ed: Doing “God’s Work” from the “Dark Side”
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A criminal defense investigator makes the case for her important role in the justice system. Read More
Mitigation: Know Your Client, Help Your Client
Although mitigation is generally used for capital cases, it should be an integral piece to most criminal cases. Here's why. Read More
Chasing the Ghost
1st Place: Private investigator and crime novelist John Nardizzi tells a twisted tale of murder and conflicting stories, diligent investigation and justice unserved. Read More
Panty Raid
2nd Place: Mike Spencer's tale takes us deep undercover—into a defense case, his backstory as a reporter, and his personal philosophy about power, fairness and the justice we all deserve. Read More
On Persistence: A Defense Investigator’s Manifesto
Third Place (Tie): Veteran reporter Oliver Mackson turns his talents to investigations with higher stakes, and reflects on the power of dogged pursuit.
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The defendant confessed. So why investigate?
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A criminal defense investigator sheds light on why people falsely confess, how our justice system is skewed toward guilt, and what we can do to fix it. Read More
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