Entering the case

• Pages: 39-62
• Author: Thomas J. Farrell,Brandon D. Minde

ENTERING THE CASE

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CHAPTER 1

ENTERING THE CASE

I. THE FIRST STEPS

§1:01 Getting the Case

§1:02 Find the Client

§1:03 Tell Authorities That You Represent the Defendant

§1:04 Learn Where the Client Is in the Process

§1:05 Warn the Client Not to Talk About the Offense

§1:06 Dealing With Pressure to Cooperate

§1:07 Meeting the Client

§1:08 Consultations

II. INTERVIEWING THE CLIENT

A. General Points

§1:10 Interview Style

§1:11 Questioning Techniques

§1:12 Goals of the Initial Interview

§1:13 Goal #1: Immediately Necessary Information

§1:14 Goal #2: The Client’s Understanding of His Legal Rights

§1:15 Goal #3: Obtain All the Facts

§1:16 Goal #4: Instill Trust and Confidence

B. Specific Cases

§1:20 Misdemeanor Charges

§1:21 Murder Charges

§1:22 Theft Charges

§1:23 Motor Vehicle Accidents

§1:24 Fraud and Business Crime Charges

III. COMMUNICATING IN SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTS

§1:30 Preserving Confidentiality

§1:31 Going to Jail

§1:32 Telephone Conversations

§1:33 E-Mail, Voicemail and Text Message Communication

§1:34 Dealing With the Media

ENTERING THE CASE

Criminal Defense Tools and Techniques 1-2

IV. JOINT AGREEMENTS AND APPEARANCES

§1:40 Joint Representation

§1:41 Joint Defense Agreements

§1:42 Entering Your Appearance

V. FORMS

Form 1-1 Representation Letter

Form 1-2 Medical and Mental Health Release for Records

Form 1-3 Joint Defense Agreement

Form 1-4 Notice of Appearance–State

Form 1-5 Notice of Appearance–Federal