CRIMINAL DEFENSE INVESTIGATORS
Defense Investigators is the leading investigating firm specializing in Criminal Investigations.We conduct critical investigations in a timely manner on all types of Criminal Cases. As defense investigators you need specific knowledge, experience, and skill in order to properly investigate a case from the defense perspective. When Investigating a case, our investigators use state of the art database, techniques, and equipment to uncover critical information and evidence to defend our clients.
Criminal Case Investigations
- Photographs/Videos
- Sketches, Diagrams and Measurements
- Witness Interviews
- Follow Up and Development of Leads
- Police Interviews
- Fire/Rescue Ambulance Interviews
- Victim Interviews
- Secondary Forensic Evidence Testing
- Witness/Suspect Location
- Polygraph Examinations and Interpretations
- Background Investigations of Involved Parties
- Confidential Informants and Sources
As one of the leading criminal investigation firms in the U.S., Defense Investigators conduct timely, and thorough investigations in the following areas:
CCE |
Conspiracy |
Corporate Crimes |
Counterfeiting |
Death Penalty |
Due Diligence |
Embezzlement |
Fraud |
Homicide |
Kidnapping Litigation |
Litigation Support |
Money Laundering |
Multi-Codefendant |
Narcotics |
Public Corruption |
Robbery |
Sexual Assault & Harassment |
Smuggling |
Theft |
Trafficking |
Defend Your Case Before It Goes To Court!
The most important part of any criminal case is the Pre-file stage. Defense Investigators know the importance of defending a criminal complaint, therefore Defense Investigators will take the necessary steps to defend a criminal complaint before charges are filed and case goes to court.
The Defense Investigators are experts in the following Pre-File Investigations:
Pre-File Investigations
- Polygraph Examinations and Interpretations
- Police Investigations
- Psychological Experts
- Photographs of Location and Victims
- Locating Other Wrongly Accused Individuals
- Computer/Internet Experts
- Confidential Informants and Sources
- Public Record Searches
At our agency investigators use any and all means to legally obtain the evidence or statements needed to get the results you deserve !!!!!!!!!
FIGHT YOUR CASE BEFORE IT GOES TO COURT
Defense Investigators know the importance of fighting a criminal complaint before charges are filed and the case goes to court. The most important part of any criminal case is the Pre-file stage.
Below are the necessary stages to ensure your Pre-File Investigation is a success:
A. Pre-File Investigation
Client is contacted by a law enforcement agency however, charges have not actually been filed.
B. Goals of a Pre-File Investigation
1. Prevent filing;
2. Reduce Charges; felony to a misdemeanor;
3. Divert allegations into an informal resolution;
4. Ease clients' concerns about the case;
5. Keep clients apprised of legal rights;
6. Assist with surrender and avoid arrest.
C. Ways to prevent charges from being filed
1. Bolster client’s credibility;
2. Private polygraph – if the results are favorable, then they will be shared;
3. Reference letters from community leaders, religious leaders/organizations, teachers, friends, etc.;
4. Attack complaint credibility of the victim;
5. Use other witnesses to question the reputation and truth of the victim;
6. Unsubstantiated allegations against others made by the victim.
A major objective of any good criminal defense is to break down prosecution witnesses by utilizing vigorous cross examination techniques. By doing such, this reduces, if not eliminates their credibility and the weight given to their testimony by the judge or jury. This is where our expertise augments defense efforts.
At Defense Investigators we take pride in our courtroom victories!
Representative Case Reviews
Case: United States vs. Salvador Magluta
Jurisdiction: Southern District of Florida
Charge: Conspiracy; Witness Tampering; Obstruction Of
Justice; Forfeiture; Murder; Money- Laundering
Disposition: Jury Trial - Acquitted of 31 counts of a
43 count Indictment
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of case: client ran the biggest drug organization in the
United States, and after he was acquitted by a jury of his peers for trafficking
72 tons of cocaine, he was only acquitted because he caused three murders of
witnesses that was suppose to testify at trial, and laundered 25 millions dollars
of illegal proceeds to pay for his defense. Along with bribing the jury, and
tampering with government witness, and obstructing justice.
Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations
and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated
and located over 150 defense witnesses housed in federal institutions nationwide.
Interviewed and did extensive background, criminal history, and family location
checks. Interviewed and located over 150 civilian witness from a ledger dating
between 1985-1995 consisting of 25 million dollars worth of disbursements.
Took pictures and investigated three homicide cases and crime scenes. Located and retrieved numerous records, documents, and reports nationwide regarding clients past and present cases.
Located names and address of all governmental confidential informants, and dates of debriefings. Located the following toll records: cellular, pager, and home telephone.
Located and investigated the panel of jurors that set on clients prior case where he was acquitted of 72 tons of cocaine. Subpoenaed numerous witness, and documents nationwide for case. Obtain and help design numerous trial exhibits consisting of charts, graphs, and diagrams. Testified at trial.
Synopsis1
Case: State of Florida vs. Troy Dumas
Jurisdiction: Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida
Charge: First Degree Rape
Disposition: – JURY TRIAL- VERDICT NOT GUILTY
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: Client was named a
serial rapist and was accused of sexually assaulting / and attempting to rape
several young woman.
Details of Investigation: Conducted background investigations
and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated
and determined who was present at the time of the incident. Located, and reviewed
prior case reports.
Determined clients alibi, and interview alibi witnesses, obtain crime grid, and canvass area reports. Review 911 tapes, and transcribe. Take pictures of every crime scene, construct diagram of all crime scenes.
Locate, and perform background investigation on all involved witnesses/ victims. Criminal records check on all government and victim witnesses that testified on case.
Synopsis 2
Case: U.S. v. Kevin Holland et.al.
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court of the District of
Columbia Washington DC
Charges: Conspiracy, Possession with intent to distribute
5 kilograms or more of Cocaine base. Unlawful Possession with intent
to distribute Crack Cocaine, Possessing a Firearm During a Drug Trafficking
Offense, Using, Carrying, and brandishing a firearm, and Unlawful use
of a Communication Facility. Criminal Forfeiture and Aiding and Abetting.
(34 COUNT INDICTMENT)
Disposition: Jury Trial = NOT GUILTY VERDICT / ALL CHARGES
DISMISSED
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant was
a co-conspirator of a drug enterprise consisting of more than five people
importing cocaine into the United States by way of the District of Columbia,
the State of Maryland, The State of Texas, The State of North Carolina,
and elsewhere. The enterprise distributed more than 100 kilograms of
Cocaine.
The Government ceased in excess of $1,000,000.00 in cash, and
returned a grand Jury Original Indictment on ten defendants.
Details of Investigation: Conducted background investigations
and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history;
Constructed 25 page outline regarding case conspiracy, surveillance and
undercover operation by law enforcement, wiretap applications and orders,
tracking of all electronic devices, break down of wiretap affidavit regarding
more that 20 mentioned un-indicted co-conspirators, break down of all
dates and times of text messages, determined identities of all confidential
informants, Tracked all physical surveillance logs by law enforcement.
Determined that primary informant was major drug dealer who was a target of a separate federal Investigation. Reviewed numerous title 3 wiretap tapes and compact disc. Also reviewed several video surveillance tapes and compact disc; located witnesses who were informants; took statements, and prepared affidavits for witnesses; Located and reviewed records, and discovery from entire period of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged. Located and interviewed all involved government informants.
Interviewed indicted co-conspirators / government witnesses in Custody. Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application. Located and interviewed over 30 defense witnesses for testifying on client's behalf at trial.
Synopsis 3
Case: U.S. v. Kevin Honesty
Jurisdiction: Superior Court of District of Columbia
Charge: 18 Counts of 1st Degree Murder (Triple Homicide)
Disposition: Jury Trial = - Acquitted All Counts NOT
GUILTY VERDICT
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: drug deal gone bad, resulting in triple
homicide; crime committed ten years before client was charged.
Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations
and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; located
residents of the crime scene; interviewed every person who lived around the
crime scene when crime was committed in ten years prior; took photos and video
taped crime scene; located three witnesses who were paid informants, and in
witness protection program; took tape recorded statements from the three paid
informants who recanted their grand jury testimony; revealed amount paid to
informants; located telephone, and pager toll records from ten year period
prior to crime charged; located employees of telephone and pager companies
going back over ten year period; obtained and reviewed medical records of the
three victims; traced all in/out calls placed on victims cellular phone and
located every person called; interviewed all persons who spoke with victim
on day of murder; obtained tape-recorded statements from eyewitnesses to murder
stating defendant had no involvement.
Synopsis 4
Case: State of North Carolina v. Maurice Hurley
Jurisdiction: Johnston County, North Carolina
Charge: Trafficking cocaine; maintaining house for drug
trafficking; possession of cocaine; possession of cocaine with intent to
distribute.
Disposition: Motion to Suppress All Evidence Granted - Case
Dismissed
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: snitches told police that
defendant was dealer of crack and powder cocaine kept at his home; search warrant
executed at 6:00 a.m. revealed over 3,000 grams of cocaine, cooking pots, scales,
150 crack pipes and other drug paraphernalia; entire defense rose or fell on
admissibility of evidence seized during search.
Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations
and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated
and determined all players in drug trade in Smithfield, North Carolina and
surrounding areas; learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the
warrant application; determined that primary informant was major drug dealer
being protected by North Carolina Inter-Agency Drug Task Force; interviewed
police chief in neighboring jurisdiction which led to information revealing
actions taken by agent in charge in protecting primary informant; identified
witnesses to unsuccessful police surveillance of defendants home prior to execution
of search warrant; information from investigation used by defense counsel in
successful cross-examination of agent in charge, resulting in suppression of
all evidence.
Synopsis 5
Case: State of Florida vs. Joseph Brazer
Jurisdiction: Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida
Charge: Assault and Battery, 12 counts of child abuse
Disposition: – JURY TRIAL- VERDICT NOT GUILTY
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: A substitute teacher
at an alternative school committed felony battery by striking one
of the high school students.
Details of Investigation: Conducted background investigations
and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated
and determined who was present at the time of the incident. Located, and reviewed
prior student school records, incidents, and all other altercations. Determined
that primary victim had a history of problems in school with teachers and principals
in charge.
Interviewed police officers involved in case, located internal affairs records on all involved law enforcement personnel.
Through investigation we were able to show that the student assaulted the teacher, and that the teacher reacted in self-defense. The jury returned its "not guilty" verdict in less than 15 minutes.
The initial story had been reported by every news agency in South Florida and numerous other online publications including the Los Angeles Times. News of the client’s acquittal was reported locally by NBC 6, WSVN, CBS4, the Miami Herald (Broward edition), and the Sun-Sentinel. The acquittal was also reported online by MSNBC.
Synopsis 6
Case: United States v. Barbra Walden
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court Southern District of
Florida
Charge: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine; Obstruction
Of Justice; Forfeiture; Money- Laundering; aiding and abiding
Disposition: – JURY TRIAL- case dropped against defendant
before trial NO COOPERATION !!!
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: Ms. Walden was charged in
a multi-defendant crack cocaine conspiracy. The indictment was based on several
months of investigation done by the DEA, ATF, and local law enforcement. The
indictment charged the client with conspiring to distribute more than 5 kilograms
of cocaine.
The criminal complaint alleged that the client traveled with the lead defendant to retrieve multiple kilograms of cocaine and that she paid for his wireless service which was used to facilitate drug transactions.
The complaint also alleged that at one point the client detected law enforcement
surveillance and as a result did not retrieve the cocaine that they planned
to purchase.
Details of Investigation: Conducted background investigations
and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history;
investigated and determined who was attempted to locate and interviewed all involved
government informants.
Interviewed indicted co-conspirators/government witnesses in Federal Custody. Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary informant was major drug dealer, user, and trafficker who was a target of the same Federal Narcotics Investigation.
Located background information on confidential informant that was given as a benefit for becoming a government informant.Reviewed over 11,000 title 3 wiretap tapes and compact disc. Also reviewed several video surveillance tapes and compact disc; located witnesses housed in the Bureau of Prisons who were informants; reviewed BOP housing records.
Located travel and bankruptcy records, loan payment information. Obtained statements, and prepared affidavits for witnesses; located and reviewed records, and discovery from entire period of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged.
Synopsis 7
Case: State of Florida vs. kemar Smith
Jurisdiction: Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida
Charge: Robbery kidnapping, Home Invasion (11 Count Indictment)
Disposition: – JURY TRIAL- VERDICT NOT GUILTY
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution’s theory of case: The client was accused of being
involved in two separate home invasion robberies and a kidnapping. Five different
police agencies investigated the case.
Details of Investigation: Conducted background investigations
and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated
and determined who was present at the time of the incident. Located, and reviewed
all police reports from five separate police municipalities.
Determined that the primary victims in the cases could not positively identify the client. the testimony from the five witnesses who identified the defendant was not credible. Five different police agencies were involved in the investigation of the case, and a total of twelve witnesses testified against the defendant.
Synopsis 8
Case: State of Florida vs. James Green
Jurisdiction: Circuit Court for Miami-Dade, Florida
Charge: Armed Trafficking in Crack Cocaine; Possession
of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; Possession of Crack Cocaine; Possession
of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute.
Disposition: Motion Granted All Evidence Suppressed
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: The police received
an anonymous e-mail to the gang Unit of the Miami-Dade Police Department.
Surveillance was setup on a specific corner inside the city of Miami, Florida.
The defendant's family members resided in the same area.
The defendant
allegedly was involved in a hand-to-hand transaction involving crack cocaine.
The gang unit officers said that they observed the defendant throw a tennis
ball full of crack cocaine out of the defendant's car window. Seized from
the defendant's car was over 100grams of crack cocaine, a semi-automatic
hand gun, and a large sum of cash money.
Details of Investigation: Conducted background investigations
and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history;
investigated and determined all players in drug trade in the specific area
that was under investigation; learned the location of unindicted witnesses
named in the warrant application; determined that primary co-defendant
had a warrant and was major drug dealer.
Interviewed police officers involved in case, located contracted tow truck driver for police department. Which led to information revealing actions taken by officers in charge of investigation; identified witnesses to unsuccessful police surveillance of defendants car prior to execution of the arrest team; information from investigation used by defense counsel in successful cross-examination of officer in charge, resulting in suppression of all evidence.
Entire defense case rose or fell
on admissibility of evidence seized during search, and the credibility
of the officer's testimony.
Synopsis 9
Case: U.S. vs. Fredrick Miller et.al.
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
Washington DC
Charges: Conspiracy, Rico, Racketeering, Continuing Criminal
Enterprise, Possession with intent to distribute 1 kilograms or more of
PCP and Aiding and Abetting, Attempted Possession of 100 grams or more
of Heroin, Possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of
Cocaine base. (71 COUNT INDICTMENT)
Disposition: Jury Trial = HUNG - JURY
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant was a
co-conspirator of a drug ( leader) enterprise consisting of more than eleven
people that sold cocaine throughout the United States. The enterprise distributed
more than 50 kilograms of Cocaine and more than 100 grams of Heroin. The
government seized more than 800 thousand dollars.
Details of Investigation: Conducted background investigations
and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history;
located and interviewed all involved government informants.
Interviewed indicted co-conspirators/government witnesses in Federal Custody. Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary informant was major drug dealer, user, and trafficker who was a target of a separate Federal Narcotics Investigation.
Located background information on confidential informant that was given as a benefit for becoming a government informant. Reviewed over 11,000 title 3 wiretap tapes and compact disc. Also reviewed several video surveillance tapes and compact disc; located witnesses housed in the Bureau of Prisons who were informants; reviewed BOP housing records.
Located travel and bankruptcy
records, loan payment information. Obtained statements, and prepared affidavits
for witnesses; located and reviewed records, and discovery from entire
period of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged.
Synopsis 10
Case: State of Florida vs. Aaron Eddins
Jurisdiction: Circuit Court for Miami-Dade, Florida
Charge: Second Degree Murder
Disposition: Jury Trial = NOT GUILTY VERDICT
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant was suicidal
for robbing a drug dealer of a lot of drugs and money. The defendant decided
to use the drugs he stole; he got three prostitutes and started partying.
Instead of putting a gun to his head, when the drug dealer found him he
shot and killed the drug dealer at point blank range in front of three
eye witnesses.
Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations
and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history;
located and interviewed all involved witnesses. Interviewed an eyewitness
that stated the decedent had a 44 magnum in a holster on his leg at the
crime scene before he was shot.
Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary government witnesses were three area prostitutes that was at the scene of the day of the crime; located identities of witnesses who were informants, and one eye witness who alleged that the police would not take his statement or his identifying information because he was homeless. Took statements, and prepared affidavits for witnesses; Located and reviewed records, and discovery from entire period of arrest to crime charged, to trial.
Synopsis 11
Case: U.S. vs. Desiree Smith
Jurisdiction: Superior Court of District of Columbia
Charge: 1st Degree Murder; Manslaughter
Disposition: Jury Trial = - Acquitted All Counts NOT GUILTY
VERDICT
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: while client was pregnant,
she got into an altercation at her house with her current child's father
other baby mother this altercation let to her ending up at a hospital with
eleven stab wounds to her chest, after she drove away form the clients
house with no visible signs of bleeding this victim ultimately expired,
her child's fathers, old girlfriend and current child's mother came.
Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigation
and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history;
interviewed and located three eyewitnesses that revealed the following:
1. that no one could attest to seeing blood on victim's clothing;
2. that no one could accurately describe the murder weapon;
3. the route taken to the hospital was 45 minutes out of the way, that the victim was conscious and driving when she left the crime scene;
4. the victim started the confrontation
Obtained information that the prosecution was giving special consideration
to un indicted co-conspirator for testifying against client. Located and
interviewed grand jury witnesses that recanted their testimony at trial.
Took pictures of crime scene and prepare several diagrams, exhibits, and
charts for trial.
