One of the best resources the defense attorneys have is accessibility of on staff investigators. These investigators have experience in conducting criminal investigations and the ability to run quick background checks, talk to witnesses, and track down other important information which is helpful. It is very common to have to let businesses or other individuals know that you will need video for your case, and there are a number of advantages to having an investigator involved.
Other resources include the power to issue subpoena power for witness to appear or subpoena duces tecum for essential documents. This power is extremely important when utilized properly within the Virginia court system. A properly utilized subpoena for documents can reveal important evidence, show a fatal flaw in a case, or highlight an important issue for negotiations.
There are a wide variety of colleagues and resources that are helpful in Virginia criminal defense cases, including trade organizations, such as the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National College for DUI Defense for DUI cases, and other learned colleagues that have experience in criminal procedures and evidence law, and may have encountered similar evidentiary and factual issues before. It is important to use all of these resources that are available.
