Investigation Procedures

Examine the Notice Review Defense with Defendant Visit the Scene Interview Principals & Witnesses Discuss Incident Study Book of Rules, Special Instructions, Time Table, and Safety Rules Read Your Investigation Rule Carefully Realize the Unwritten Benefits Prepare Written Protests, Questions Study Hearing Officer for Prejudgment and Involvement See if All Principals and Witnesses are Called Request Prosecution to Testify First Have You Received Proper Notice? Follow Hearing Officer for Prejudice Rest on Favorable Testimony When Witness is Evasive, Be Ruthless Enter Tempered and Judicious Protests Conduct Leisurely Hearing Be Sure the Entire Testimony is Transcribed Do Not Hesitate to Ask Questions of Hearing Officer If Necessary, Recapitulate Have You Received a Fair and Impartial Hearing? Review Transcript for Errors APPEAL CASE PROMPTLY