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Civil & Criminal Investigations

Our Goals

Most desired
Prove or disprove the criminal elements
could not occur
Presenting a factual basis that all of the
elements are false
Proves absolute innocence
Better chance of complete dismissal

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Our Goals
Most desired
Prove or disprove the civil allegations
could not occur (defense) or did occur
(plaintiff)
Presenting a factual basis that all of the
allegations are false (defense) or true
(plaintiff)
Proves absolute innocence (defense) or
responsibility (plaintiff)
Better chance of complete dismissal
(defense) or no comparative / contributing
negligence (plaintiff)

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Our Goals…BUT

Most usually happens…
Civil – comparative / contributing
negligence and settlement
Criminal – plea negotiation and mitigation
We must be prepared, and prepare the
attorney, for all possibilities in settlement
and plea negotiations

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