Should hypnosis be used in criminal investigations and why?
Back up your position with solid arguments.
The terms "relevant" or "irrelevant" when applied to evidence are featured.
You have an appointment to meet with the AUSA to continue working on the affidavit supporting the wiretap application. You are told she is still in court and will be back soon. You and a fellow new detective decide to spend the time observing courtroom proceedings. You both notice that the defense counsel frequently interrupts t ...continues
As your wiretap investigation rolls on, you continue to pursue other investigative strategies. You are working with the AUSA to identify witnesses who can testify before a federal grand jury when it comes time to obtain indictments against the defendants. During an interview with one cooperating informant, the AUSA makes a disti ...continues
Recommendations and procedures for first responders arriving at scenes involving hazards
After talking with Detective Smith, it's pretty obvious that health and safety at a crime scene was not stressed during her detective training. The Captain has also asked that you create a slide presentation, so the information on health and safety can be presented to future detective trainees. Develop the research initiated ...continues
sentencing table within the Federal Sentencing Guidelines manual
Castillo continues to provide information as a confidential informant. Obviously, the central motivation in his doing so is to receive favorable consideration from the federal judge when he is finally sentenced. In this regard, you have frequent conversations with Castillo's attorney who is diligent in making sure his client's i ...continues
Who is liable and under what laws would they be placed?
Let me know who you think may be liable and under what theories. Example: 1) Freddie Jones and his wife, Erica, are getting a divorce. Freddie has become concerned for his safety given his wife's comments that she is "going to kill him in front of God and everybody" for asking for a divorce. Erica has been seeing a psychol ...continues
