legal investigations
Discover comprehensive legal support services through our professional and experience investigators. Trusted by law firms nationwide, we specialize in conducting background checks, locating witnesses, gathering evidence, and providing surveillance tailored for legal cases.
Customized Legal Support: Tailored to meet specific case requirements, our investigative services are designed to enhance legal strategies and achieve favorable outcomes. Trust Defensive Strategies to support your firm's success in every legal challenge. Contact us today to discuss how our specialized investigative services can bolster your legal strategy and achieve superior case outcomes.
Discovery Process
Discovery Process: Once the case has been assigned, DSIG will begin a process of requesting all discovery materials. These materials include taped or written statements from the defendant and witnesses; videotapes or other media which contain statements or video related to the case; crime scene photographs or diagrams; or any of the other materials not included in the discovery provided by the prosecutor. Copies of all correspondence to law enforcement agencies will be provided to your office. DSIG has developed a review process in order to ensure that requests are followed up in a timely manner.
Benefits:• Save hours of your time by utilizing our efficient discovery request services• Have all the information you need prior to deposition.• Determine problems with witness statements or evidence availability.
Benefits:• Save hours of your time by utilizing our efficient discovery request services• Have all the information you need prior to deposition.• Determine problems with witness statements or evidence availability.
Initial Client Interviews
Initial Client Interview: With your approval, a comprehensive client interview will be conducted. DSIG has conducted hundreds of interviews and is trained to guide the defendant through the interview process carefully and thoroughly. The objective is to identify potential theories of defense without soliciting statements from the client which might preclude him or her from testifying in court. In addition to reviewing the probable cause affidavit and discussing the facts of the case, a comprehensive personal history will be obtained, including family and educational background, known or disclosed criminal history, and employment history for a potential bond hearing.
Benefits:• Your client gains confidence in your representation when that client sees an independent investigator assisting you• You receive objective feedback from a trained interviewer about your client’s story• You receive a carefully prepared report that documents the client’s version of events and contact information for family, employers, and witnesses
Benefits:• Your client gains confidence in your representation when that client sees an independent investigator assisting you• You receive objective feedback from a trained interviewer about your client’s story• You receive a carefully prepared report that documents the client’s version of events and contact information for family, employers, and witnesses
Background Checks
Background Checks: Not only will DSIG conduct the client interview and begin the field investigation, We will also undertake a comprehensive criminal history on listed witnesses. Certified copies of judgments and dispositions are obtained in each identified case; probable cause affidavits are also included in order to provide you with some background on the exact nature of the charges against the listed witness. A summary report is provided with the obtained court documents so you can easily review the cases in which the witness was involved.
Benefits:• Establish impeachment issues for state witnesses• Review certified copies of criminal convictions from local and out-of-state jurisdictions• Identify prior inconsistent statements or previous false allegations
Benefits:• Establish impeachment issues for state witnesses• Review certified copies of criminal convictions from local and out-of-state jurisdictions• Identify prior inconsistent statements or previous false allegations
Witness Interviews
Witness Interviews: Civilian witnesses listed by the state and named by the client will be contacted and interviewed, with reports of the interviews provided to you. On occasion, and at your instruction, recorded statements or written affidavits from witnesses are obtained. The recording of witness statements is performed at your direct request.
Benefits:• Clarify witness observations prior to deposition• Obtain an impression of a witness’ credibility from the investigator’s observation• Discover peripheral circumstances from witness contact, i.e. living arrangements, substance abuse, and influence from victim or other witnesses
Benefits:• Clarify witness observations prior to deposition• Obtain an impression of a witness’ credibility from the investigator’s observation• Discover peripheral circumstances from witness contact, i.e. living arrangements, substance abuse, and influence from victim or other witnesses
Crime Scene Examination
Crime Scene Examination: DSIG will visit the location where the offense is alleged to have occurred, take photographs and provide a rough sketch of the location to you. If a sketch by law enforcement is included in the discovery, that sketch is reviewed for accuracy. Digital and/or film photographs are developed and labeled for you.
Benefits:• Identify discrepancies or items of interest not reflected in the police reports• Discover plausibility of victim or witness statements in light of physical evidence• Document measurements and dimensions independently of law enforcement• Locate witnesses to the event not reported or interviewed by law enforcement
Benefits:• Identify discrepancies or items of interest not reflected in the police reports• Discover plausibility of victim or witness statements in light of physical evidence• Document measurements and dimensions independently of law enforcement• Locate witnesses to the event not reported or interviewed by law enforcement
Reports
Reports: Written reports will be provided to you reflecting all work done on each case. These will include the initial client interview, witness interviews, attempts to locate witnesses and other field work, and receipt of court documents. In addition, DSIG maintains handwritten notes that document all work done on the case. All reports are reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and content.
Benefits:• Document every action taken on the case for future appellate issues• Clarify witness and client statements for reference during deposition and trial• Uncover issues for motions and evidentiary hearings
Benefits:• Document every action taken on the case for future appellate issues• Clarify witness and client statements for reference during deposition and trial• Uncover issues for motions and evidentiary hearings
Testimony
Testimony: DSIG investigators are available for testimony in court or at deposition. Our investigators have extensive experience testifying in court and at depositions. DSIG is also available to assist you in the coordination of critical witness appearances, ensuring that key witnesses are present when needed in court.
Benefits:• Professional appearance and demeanor• Credible and concise testimony• Coordination of witnesses at trial or hearing
Benefits:• Professional appearance and demeanor• Credible and concise testimony• Coordination of witnesses at trial or hearing