A focused approach to Criminal Defense Investigations
A police report is a starting point, not a complete picture. Witness recollections, missing records, conflicting times, and overlooked locations can change how a defense team understands an allegation. ISI helps attorneys investigate these questions with a defined assignment and an organized record of the work performed.
What the investigation can include
We conduct jail interviews and interviews with defendants who are out on bond, locate and interview witnesses, and serve subpoenas. We review crime scenes, identify potential witnesses, and seek and acquire available video evidence relevant to the defense. When possible, we obtain voluntary affidavits of non-prosecution in coordination with counsel. English and Spanish interviews support direct communication with defendants and witnesses. We also review discovery supplied by counsel and build event timelines to connect the evidence to the questions under investigation.
Clear, documented findings
Counsel receives a factual report identifying sources, interview dates, relevant observations, unresolved discrepancies, and recommended follow-up. Available photographs, recordings, and supporting records are organized so the attorney can evaluate their significance without searching through an unstructured file.
What to prepare before we speak
Share the cause number, court, next deadline, discovery available for review, and the specific questions the defense needs answered. Let us know whether a witness is represented and whether counsel has established contact instructions.
Scope and practical limits
Investigative findings do not determine guilt or innocence. Decisions about admissibility, legal strategy, privilege, and contacting represented parties remain with the attorney.