Early Steps in the Case

• Author: Deja Vishny
• Pages: 37-92

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CHAPTER 1: Early Steps in the Case

I. Introduction

    

  

        









   



 

      



                   

  

              







II. Initial Client Interview









                    

     



A. Preliminary Matters

§1:01 Before the Interview









Practice Pointer: Obtain discovery before interview whenever possible

        

        



     





    

See

EARLY STEPS IN THE CASE 1-2§1:02

§1:02 During the Interview



(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

Explain attorney-client privilege





  

       

  

   See, e.g

     



Practice Point: Conduct the interview in private.



  



     

      

 





Listen to the client tell his story.

     

        



                     





Ask detailed follow-up questions



      







         



B. Questions re: Social History

         



 



SUPPRESSING CRIMINAL EVIDENCE1-3 

        

     

Miranda



§1:03 Education

   

       

 

   



       





See



§1:04 Work History







        





§1:05 Medical History



          

     

    

         



 

 

 

  



 

         





§1:06 Mental Health History

            

  

          



    