A student has posted a response to order ID# 538161125. Do you agree or disagree with their response? Is there something you think they may have left out?
Your information is very detailed and I agree with the eight step process. I did my analysis slightly different regarding advising and preparing for
a trial. My goal was to be the Defense Attorney and review all angles in the defense of person arrested for distributing illegal drugs which carries a significant sentence if convicted. It is clearly evident that if the prosecutor has the evidence available they may not want to plea bargain in
any way. Based on our case, I would evaluate the information the prosecutor has in their position and the potential negative witnesses they
may draw to corroborate their
position. If the circumstances permit I would fight to exclude any possible admissible evidence based on the
search and seizure laws to exploit any potential missteps by the arresting officers. I would look at surveillance videos or any evidence the government has gathered in an attempt to potentially trap our client.
Additionally, the government may continue their investigation and surveillance of my clients associates in an effort to gain negative testimony against my client. I would review any potential videotapes to
determine if any Fifth Amendment violations during the arrest process were not done properly. Like I mentioned in my discussion the
Defense Attorney needs to be very proactive and determine if any exculpatory information or evidence is available to discredit the potential government informants. Trials for
high level drug dealers can be very dangerous unless the government has very clear evidence and if any informants are willing to cooperate
with the government. These
cooperative informants are usually persons of interest and are trying to gain some leverage from the government of a reduced sentence for another crime. Finally, informants
are at high risk for retaliation in jail, prison or on the street and are not credible witnesses under cross examination from a skilled defense attorney.