Difference between revisions of "Vietnam Criminal Defense Manual - First meeting with client"

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* Witnesses.
 
* Witnesses.
  
3c The Crime Scene
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'''The Crime Scene'''
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
3d Witnesses
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* View as soon as possible.
If possible, interview the complaining witness.
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* View at the same time the crime occurred.
Interview eye witnesses.
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* Document the crime scene with sketches, diagrams, photographs, measurements.
Use your personality to overcome a reluctant witness.
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* Look for evidence that was not collected.
Use the importance of justice to overcome reluctant witnesses.
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* Identify witnesses and note where to contact them in the future.
Interview witnesses in a safe, comfortable environment.
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* Look for witnesses who where not interviewed by the police.
Record witnesses background information and current employment.
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'''Witnesses'''
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* If possible, interview the complaining witness.
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* Interview eye witnesses.
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* Use your personality to overcome a reluctant witness.
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* Use the importance of justice to overcome reluctant witnesses.
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* Interview witnesses in a safe, comfortable environment.
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* Record witnesses background information and current employment.
  
 
3e Witness Statements
 
3e Witness Statements

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