Think You are Being Investigated?

If you think you are being investigated for a crime, you are probably right. The time to talk to a lawyer is NOW! Remember that anything you say to anyone (except your lawyer) is admissible in court, so stop talking to anyone else: police, family, or friends. Many reputable lawyers will speak to you at no charge. You can then decide what to do. Early investigation can be critical.

In certain cases, Mr. Angles may employ a private investigator. A quality investigator can be invaluable in uncovering evidence law enforcement didn’t – by mistake, intentionally, or because the agents did not dedicate the time necessary for a thorough investigation. Common tactics include the following.

Crime Scene Investigations

• Photographs/Videos
• Sketches, Diagrams and Measurements
• Witness Interviews
• Follow Up and Development of Leads
• Police Interviews
• Fire/Rescue Ambulance Interviews
• Victim Interviews
• Secondary Forensic Evidence Testing
• Witness/Suspect Location
• Polygraph Examinations and Interpretations
• Background Investigations of Involved Parties
• Confidential Informants and Sources
• Pre-File Investigations
• Polygraph Examinations and Interpretations
• Police Investigations
• Psychological Experts
• Photographs of Location and Victims
• Locating Other Wrongly Accused Individuals
• Computer/Internet Experts
• Confidential Informants and Sources
• Public Records Searches

FIGHT YOUR CASE BEFORE IT GETS FILED!

A. Goals of a Pre-File Investigation

• Prevent filing;
• Reduce Charges; ie, felony to a misdemeanor;
• Divert allegations into an informal resolution;
• Ease clients' concerns about the case;
• Keep clients apprised of legal rights; and/or
• Assist with surrender and avoid arrest

B. Ways to prevent charges from being filed

C. Bolster client’s credibility

• Private polygraph – if the results are favorable, then they will be shared.
• Reference letters from community leaders, religious leaders, teachers, friends, etc.

D. Attack complaint credibility of the "victim"

E. Use other witnesses to question the reputation and truth of the     "victim."

F. Locate unsubstantiated allegations against others made by the     "victim."

"Remember that anything you say to anyone (except your lawyer) is admissible in court, so stop talking to anyone else: police, family, or friends."