Blog Posts in December, 2013

Importance of Background Investigations for Trial Witnesses

Testimony from a key witness is a powerful tool in a trial. It is oftentimes the thing that will determine whether a jury will find a defendant guilty of innocent. Because of the great power witness testimony holds in trial, any unfavorable surprises concerning a witness and his or her background can make an attorney's case completely fall apart (on either side of the case). This could be the ...

Evidence Used for Establishing Reasonable Doubt

There is a higher standard of proof that is required in criminal cases as opposed to civil cases. In civil cases, it is only necessary to prove that one party has a greater level of evidence than the other party (even if that evidence is only slightly greater), or that the evidence shows a high probability that someone is guilty or liable. In contrast, criminal cases require that the defendant be ...

Asset Investigation in Civil Law Cases

Asset investigation plays a pivotal role in certain types of civil cases. Personal injury cases, divorce cases, cases involving the collection of unpaid child support or alimony, business due diligence and other types of legal transactions can all hinge on the discovery of hidden assets or on obtaining a true valuation of existing assets and properties. We recognize that you want to provide your ...