ABSTRACT
A witness for the prosecution should never take the stand to testify without having been subjected to a pretrial interview with the prosecutor. This interview should be conducted in a secluded location, out of sight and sound of the general public. Pretrial interviews are a standard procedure in most jurisdictions and should never be considered optional. As a professional, the investigator must be prepared to testify in court regarding the investigation and corresponding evidence. He or she must present the case in a clear, concise, and confident manner to establish his or her credibility with the jury. In either case, the investigator must be prepared to present the most accurate account of the incident as humanly possible. Even in cases where there is no cause for a criminal prosecution, wrongful death suits can be expected a high percentage of the time. In civil cases of wrongful deaths, many different aspects of the case may become scrutinized.
