criminal defense investigations

Ex-crime beat reporter and veteran defense investigator Mike Spencer gives hopefuls a heads up about what the job entails.

I've always thought being there in person was the ONLY effective way to handle witness interviews. And then came COVID.

Mitigation investigations—the "why" behind the crime—are an essential part of a fair justice system.

We can't refuse cases just because they make us uncomfortable. Even the guilty and despicable deserve a strong defense.

How I Became a Criminal Defense Investigator: Another Origin Story

A call from a client about a new alcohol monitoring technology opens a whole new avenue of defense work for one private investigations firm.

Here's Hal's backyard briefing from week 5 of a great month of criminal defense stories and conversations.

Hal Humphreys hosts Allison Clayton, a Texas attorney, for a deep dive into criminal defense work.