Experts & investigators

• Pages: 153-178
• Author: Thomas J. Farrell,Brandon D. Minde

EXPERTS &

INVESTIGATORS

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CHAPTER 6

EXPERTS & INVESTIGATORS

I. REQUESTING EXPERT & INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE

§6:01 Federal Constitution

§6:02 State Statutes

§6:03 Proof of Need

§6:04 Preparing the Motion

§6:05 Apply Ex Parte

II. INVESTIGATORS

A. Choosing to Use an Investigator

§6:10 Use a Specialist for Interviewing Witnesses

§6:11 Advantages of a Private Investigator

§6:12 Attorney Participation in Investigation

§6:13 Choosing an Investigator

§6:14 Alternatives to Private Investigators

B. Conducting the Investigation

§6:20 Narrow the Scope

§6:21 Basic Steps

§6:22 Interview Basics

§6:23 Interview Pitches and Techniques

§6:24 Ethical Constraints

§6:25 Interviewing Your Client’s Employees–Warnings

C. Interference With Investigation

§6:30 Prosecution Interference

§6:31 Witnesses Represented by Counsel

§6:32 Your Witnesses

D. Discovery Requirements

§6:40 Interview Statements

§6:41 Recorded Interviews

§6:42 Investigator’s Notes

III. EXPERTS

A. General Points

§6:50 Use Experts Whenever Possible

§6:51 Choosing and Investigating the Expert

§6:52 Communicating With Your Expert

§6:53 Preparing the Expert Report

§6:54 Disclosing the Expert Report

§6:55 Avoiding Disclosure of the Unfavorable Opinion

EXPERTS &

INVESTIGATORS

Criminal Defense Tools and Techniques 6-2

B. The Daubert Standard

§6:60 The Daubert Decision

§6:61 Factors to Determine Reliability

§6:62 Daubert Hearings

§6:63 Presence of the Jury

§6:64 The Daubert Expert

§6:65 Constitutional Issues

C. Specific Types of Experts

§6:70 General Points

§6:71 Modus Operandi Experts

§6:72 Defense Law Enforcement Experts

§6:73 Handwriting Experts

§6:74 Image Authentication Analysts

§6:75 Psychiatrists

§6:76 Bite Mark Identification Experts

§6:77 Eyewitness and Confession Experts

IV. FORMS

Form 6-1 Motion for Appointment of an Investigator

Form 6-2 Motion for Appointment of a Psychiatric Expert

Form 6-3 Engagement Letter for Expert or Investigator