All criminal defense cases do require the services of a private investigator. A criminal defense investigation is one of the most important parts of a criminal defense. The private investigator has several different, but equally important functions in preparing for an effective defense to the state’s charges.
Bert Porter and Associates’ Private Investigators have the knowledge, skills, experience and training to provide professional criminal defense investigations.
Bert Porter & Associates employ all manner of investigative methods and techniques to uncover the truth behind any and all accusations. From canvassing a neighborhood for potential witnnesses, to background investigations, surveillance, and obtaining and securing any and all evidence while preventing spoiliation….
One of the first things that the criminal defense investigator must do is to verify and validate the investigation conducted by law enforcement officers and agencies. A criminal defense investigator will review the police investigation and re-interview witnesses to find changes in their stories and to develop new and independent leads.
Seeking out new and unidentified witnesses in a criminal defense investigation is just as vital in preparing the overall defense case. These new witnesses often provide information that contradicts the “facts” upon which the prosecution is basing its case.
Bert Porter & Associates have the ability to properly evaluate witnesses both as to their truthfulness and veracity, as well as the image that they will convey to a jury should they be called upon to testify. This often requires the investigator to learn about each witness in order to discover if there is anything in their personal background and/or their physical or mental condition that can be used to effectively bolster or attack their testimony.
Defense attorneys who have utilized the services of Bert Porter & Associates to assist in the preparation of criminal cases have learned that the benefits to be derived from such assistance are invaluable to them and to their clients. Bert Porter & Associates often suggest alternate theories of the crime, provide insight into the government’s case, and overall help shape the successful defense strategy.
We have handled everything from minor theft cases, to sexual assaults, to multiple first degree murder / death penalty defense investigations.