Heading into a criminal trial, defense attorneys need to provide reasonable doubt to the court that their client didn’t commit the crime. After taking a case, an attorney has access to the evidence collected by law enforcement, the same as the prosecutor. However, reasonable doubt doesn’t always exist within the collected evidence. Finding alternative theories, proof that a client didn’t commit a crime, and evidence to support your case will likely take additional investigation. Few attorneys have the time, resources, or experience to conduct efficient criminal defense investigations; that’s where private investigator services can help. A PI with law enforcement experience will look at the evidence from the viewpoint of the police and prosecutor, offering valuable insight into building a strong defense.

Criminal defense investigation suggestions

When you’re preparing a new case for trial, a private investigator can provide a fresh perspective into investigative possibilities. Harris Investigations’s police background uses a law enforcement approach to working cases.

Get the support and insight you need for building compelling criminal defense cases through experienced investigative services backed by our law enforcement training. Attorneys who want to understand the potential trial strategies of the prosecution can get the perspective of a former police officer by working with Harris Investigations.

Skip tracing

Skip tracing is the process of finding missing persons. Our services help attorneys track key individuals in criminal defense investigations, whether they’re needed as witnesses or implicated in the crime. Attorneys gain access to a broader network with dedicated resources by hiring private investigators to locate hard-to-find and missing people in their cases.

While much of skip tracing takes place online using specialized databases, Harris Investigations can also travel nationwide to locate missing persons or for other aspects of a criminal defense investigation. For attorneys who feel as though they’ve reached a dead-end in their case, skip tracing can help provide new avenues of inquiry.

Casefile review

A private investigator brings a critical lens to the documents and evidence in criminal defense during a case file review. They conduct a thorough review of the case and offer a new perspective to organize the evidence in the most effective way possible.

Harris Investigations provides structure and insight by viewing the file through an investigative lens. A case file review offers value and guidance to take the next steps at whatever stage you’re in of a criminal defense investigation.

Organization and indexing

Bringing in a professional with an extensive background in law to index your case file provides a strategic organization to the documentation and evidence surrounding an alleged crime. For overburdened or stalled defense attorneys looking for a strategic advantage during the trial, organization and indexing services can help.

We bring years of training in compiling case files to our clients. By working with a private investigator, you get an expert partner to review the evidence, provide perspective, and suggest a strategy for creating the most compelling defense possible.

Harris Investigations combines law enforcement and legal defense experience to assist criminal investigations.

Harris Investigations is a Seattle-based private investigator that works nationwide with criminal defense attorneys to assist in their cases. We designed our range of services to help attorneys win, including file review, organization and indexing, and mitigation assistance. Translating evidence into a compelling case takes experience. Harris Investigations works at competitive rates to provide clients with the support, structure, and expertise they need to mount an effective defense strategy. With two decades of experience as a police officer, sheriff, and lieutenant, Harris Investigations translates evidence into compelling defenses.

For more about our services for attorneys, reach out to schedule an initial meeting, and we’ll let you know how we can help your criminal defense investigation.