ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION is chapter discusses preparing a case for court from the lead investigator’s viewpoint. Although both authors are attorneys, the chapter is not directed toward counsel preparation for trial, but toward the steps that the lead investigator needs to take to prepare for trial. As former police o¡cer Carole Moore noted (Birzer and Roberson, 2011):
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
A’er reading this chapter, you should be able to do the following:
1. Explain the necessity for accurate police reports. 2. Understand the basic rules of evidence 3. Explain the process of admitting documents into evidence 4. Know how to prepare for court testimony. 5. Understand what is expected of witnesses during direct examination and
cross-examination
Students who want to make good grades hit the books prior to taking a test. Witnesses who expect to be called to present evidence in court should take their cues from college kids and study the material that’s likely to be a part of the course.
