Section 3.13 Details of Arrest

• Library: Criminal Practice 2012 Supp

9. (§3.13) Details of Arrest

In most cases, the first time counsel sees the client, the client will have been arrested, and it will be necessary to obtain a full account of facts and details of the circumstances that occurred before, during, and after the arrest, up to the time of the first interview. Counsel should get the names and addresses of all persons present during the arrest, including police officers, if the client knows; if unknown, counsel should try to obtain details such as how many officers were present and the names of any other persons who may have had a...