Paperwork – The first important step

How many times have you heard that a case was thrown out of court because of a technicality? Once too often perhaps?

Well this is what happens when the paperwork is not done correctly. A defense lawyer will jump on anything to get his client to walk free – that is after all what he is there for, whether said client is guilty or not.

Paperwork starts the moment the police take a statement from you. You have to have your facts straight, because any inconsistencies will look very bad in court. Often, more than one plaintiff will give a statement, such as a husband and wife. When these things reach court they have to be consistent or the defense will walk all over it. If you can, try to write the statement yourself, to make sure that names of people, streets and so on are spelled correctly.

The suspect, if caught, will also be required to make a statement. In trying to defend himself he/she will try to cover their tracks, and if your statement together with that of your spouse is accurate enough to show the inaccuracies with that of the accused, it will help to put the accused behind bars.

The police docket must also be up to scratch. The street number, name and so on must all be correct, or the investigating officer will have a hard time working the case – and your case will be dragged out – if not thrown out. Double check your phone number to make sure the people can contact you if needed.

If possible, try to make a copy of your statement for your own purposes.

Remember to also log onto my security website at http://www.togetheragainstcrime.net/forum/index.php

Stay safe!
LeonDude