Investigative Report from Complete Legal Investigations

June 2010

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Eyewitness Identification:..."Did I really see what I thought I saw"?

Reviewing and Discovering Evidence for the Defense

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Our job is to provide you the information you need. Whether it's through our investigative services or through our informative newsletters, we want you to have the latest and current information. In this edition, we have addressed two subjects: Eyewitness ID - Problems with Incorrect Identification of Suspects and Reviewing and Discovering Evidence for the Defense.

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Eyewitness Identification: "Did I really see what I thought I saw"?

Research conducted by the National Science Foundation has shown that even the most conscientious witnesses often recall details that are contrary to evidence collected at the crime scene. Despite their best intentions, and perhaps because of them, witnesses are not always reliable in their memories and recall. Given that witness testimony can influence a jury either for or against your client, the issue of mistaken identification is one that merits your thoughtful consideration.

In most cases, mistaken identifications are accidental, rather than a witness' deliberate attempt to deceive. Witnesses may be compromised by... Read More

Reviewing and Discovering Evidence for the Defense

Obtaining and reviewing evidence for a criminal defense case can be a daunting task, especially in light of the technology aspects of today's world. You not only need to determine what evidence needs to be obtained, but once you receive the evidence from the law enforcement agency (LEA), you need to figure out how to view it.
The first step in obtaining all evidence in a criminal case is to... Read more

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At Complete Legal Investigations, Inc., we help our clients eliminate uncertainty by understanding the issues confronting them. We conduct interviews, research, and forensic analysis to clarify disputed facts and identify potential solutions.

Complete Legal Investigations, Inc. is comprised of talented and experienced investigators and researchers with over 80 years' combined experience in the legal system. Our staff is bilingual and comprised of former federal and state investigators, Certified Legal Investigators (CLI®), Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE®), and a Certified and Florida Registered Paralegal (CP®). Working as a team, we provide an adjunct staff that works cooperatively with your law firm or business, so that you can offer your client the very best legal representation. Learn more

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