Synopsis
Written by a seasoned criminal defense attorney, Defense Investigation and Discovery in Criminal Cases shares trial-tested investigation and discovery methods. The book combines an exploration of theoretical and jurisprudential concepts that govern a defendant’s right to obtain information from the prosecutor with practical advice on integrating discovery information into an effective defense.
This book examines the history of discovery in criminal cases, including the defendant’s due process right recognized in Brady and its progeny, while exploring constitutional, statutory, and rule-based arguments to compel the government to provide discovery to defendants.
The author includes a fifty-state survey on discovery rules and statutes that identifies the trend toward more liberal discovery and provides tools for defense counsel in jurisdictions where discovery is limited. Additionally, this essential title highlights innovative ways that defense counsel can get the information they need outside of the traditional discovery process and lays out ethical standards for professional conduct as it relates to the right of discovery. The author provides “use it today” sample motions that any criminal defense attorney will appreciate.
A perfect combination of theoretical and practical, Defense Investigation and Discovery in Criminal Cases is an invaluable resource for criminal defense attorneys.
Richard Cline has practiced criminal defense in Columbus, Ohio since 1981, after spending a year prosecuting misdemeanor cases. Mr. Cline has been AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell for over ten years, was named a 2010 Top Lawyer by Columbus CEO magazine, and was selected as a Super Lawyer in Ohio for 2010 and 2011. Mr. Cline has tried several capital cases in state court as well as felony cases in both state and federal court. In addition to his trial work, Mr. Cline is a frequent continuing legal education lecturer on legal ethics, professionalism, criminal advocacy, and appellate practice.
