Defense Investigation and Discovery in Criminal Cases: A Systematic Approach to Obtaining Information and Preparing for Trial

Defense Investigation and Discovery in Criminal Cases describes a systematic approach to obtaining information and preparing for trial. Written by a seasoned criminal defense attorney, this title offers trial-tested investigation and discovery methods and:

• Explores the theoretical and jurisprudential concepts that govern a defendant's right to obtain information from the prosecutor
• Provides practical advice on integrating discovery information into an effective defense
• Examines the history of discovery in criminal cases, including the defendant's due process right recognized in Brady and its progeny
• Assesses constitutional, statutory, and rule-based arguments to compel the government to provide discovery to defendants