Examples of work product available upon request
Review of all discovery files in a criminal defense matter
Analyze the discovery for any missing information, discrepancies, inconsistencies, false information, and constitutional rights violations
Draft comprehensive Case Summary Analyses that outline:
Summary of the case by listing the facts supported by the evidence
Sentencing parameters of each charge in the case
Potential collateral consequences of a conviction
Missing Discovery List
Defense theories supported by statutory law, case law, and discovery files
Draft discovery Index that includes:
Case timeline
Professional witnesse
Lay witnesses
Organization of discovery files
Preparation
Identify defense theories with legal team
Review discovery and create exhibits to support defense theories
Organize and label exhibits with an exhibit index for identification at trial
Subpoena witnesses
Develop jury questions
Develop evidentiary questions for direct and cross witness examination
Draft and file pre-trial motions
Creation of trial notebook (need at least 3 months notice before trial date)
Assistance
Develop trial strategies with legal team
Research potential jurors (job, education, family, affiliations, etc.)
Live note taking during Voir Dire to determine ideal jurors
Digital and/or physical trial notebook readily available (upon request)
Troubleshooting technical issues for exhibits
Draft and file trial motions
Coordinate witness schedules and testimony
Client intake
Client information
Offense information
Reason for the expungement
Actions/changes since the incident
Determine eligibility
Conduct criminal history search
Draft pleadings
Notice of Hearing and Petition for Expungement
Memorandum of Law
Proposed Order
Proof of Service
E-file pleadings
Calendar hearing and deadlines
Client intake
Client information
Offense information
Reason for pardon
Determine eligibility
Conduct criminal history search
Draft pardon application
Submit to Clemency Review Commission
Calendar hearing(s) and deadlines
5 hour per week plan
10 hour per week plan
15 hour per week plan
5 hour per week plan
10 hour per week plan
15 hour per week plan
Motions
Motion to Reduce Bail
Motion to Suppress
Motion in Limine
Motion to Dismiss
Motion for Substitution of Judge
Motion for Rule to Show Cause
Briefs
Brief in Support of Motion
Research Brief
Reply Brief
Case Brief
Ability to utilize legal research software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
Draft comprehensive memorandum outlining
Statutory and case law findings with Bluebook citations
Incorporating relevant elements of the offense/case
Conclusion/Next steps
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