Representing victims and witnesses

• Pages: 623-653
• Author: Thomas J. Farrell,Brandon D. Minde

REPRESENTING VICTIMS

AND WITNESSES

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CHAPTER 18

REPRESENTING VICTIMS

AND WITNESSES

I. GENERAL POINTS

§18:01 The Role of a Defense Lawyer

§18:02 Ensure Your Client Is Just a Witness

§18:03 Victims’ Statutory Rights

§18:04 Private Prosecutions

§18:05 Protect the Prosecution

II. INITIAL STEPS

§18:10 Explain the Process

§18:11 Deciding Whether to Go to the Police

§18:12 Package the Case for Prosecution

III. PROTECTING YOUR CLIENT

§18:20 Police Protection and Bail Recommendation

§18:21 Motions to Quash

§18:22 Whistleblowers

§18:23 Serve as Liaison With the Police and Prosecutor

§18:24 Defense Access to Your Client

§18:25 Post-Release Protection

IV. THE COOPERATING WITNESS

§18:30 The Defense Lawyer’s Policy

§18:31 Preview Your Client’s Story

§18:32 Rehearse Your Client Thoroughly

§18:33 Attend Early Debriefings

§18:34 Limit the Extent of Your Client’s Cooperation

§18:35 Obtain Early Assurances From the Prosecution

V. REPRESENTING THE VICTIM AT SENTENCING

§18:40 Three Rights at Sentencing

§18:41 The Right to Be Heard

§18:42 Oppose No Contest Pleas

REPRESENTING VICTIMS

AND WITNESSES

Criminal Defense Tools and Techniques 18-2

VI. RESTITUTION AND OTHER COMPENSATION

A. Restitution

§18:50 Assist in the Recommendations

§18:51 Review the Presentence Report

§18:52 Converting to a Civil Judgment

§18:53 Civil Remedies–Unjust Enrichment

B. Compensation and Rewards

§18:60 Crime Victim Compensation Funds

§18:61 Rewards

§18:62 Qui Tam Actions

VII. FORMS

Form 18-1 Motion to Quash Subpoena for Testimony

Form 18-2 Motion to Quash Document Subpoena

Form 18-3 Victim Impact Statement

Form 18-4 Unjust Enrichment Civil Complaint

Form 18-5 Victim Notification