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Why are interviews important?

š Provide information about subject/situation being investigated
š Provide leads to other witnesses
š Provide insight into the case
š Act as liaison to subjects involved (family law, criminal defense)
š Supplements the investigation

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The interview is but one part of the case

Part 1: Understand the assignment

o Why is the interview being conducted?
o What does the client seek as an end result?
o What kind of interview will you be conducting?
(witness? Workplace? Cold call/canvas? Family law?
Criminal defense?)

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