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ESTABLISHING RAPPORT WITH THE DEFENDANT

NCJ Number
19784
Journal
Criminal Law Bulletin Volume: 11 Issue: 2 Dated: (MARCH-APRIL 1975) Pages: 173-176
Author(s)
H B ROTHBLATT
Date Published
1975
Length
4 pages
Annotation
THE AUTHOR OFFERS PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR DEFENSE COUNSEL ON THE INITIAL CONTACT WITH THE DEFENDANT AND THE POLICE, OUTLINES THE NEED FOR THE CLIENT'S PRETRIAL SILENCE, AND OFFERS ADVICE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIGNIFICANT FACTS.
Abstract
THE SUGGESTIONS PRESENTED IN THIS ARTICLE MAY BE USED AS A REFRESHER BY THE EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY OR AS A PRIMER FOR THE NOVICE. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)