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This Week In: Field Investigation Observations

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Lina Maini

This week in Field Investigation Observations: 1. Flat shoes are always the cause of a trip/slip and fall.  (Tangential note: Sip and fall = dram shop case.) 2. The yellow traffic light  simultaneously extends in all directions. 3. Witness descriptions are related to the witness’ frame of reference. (“It was the old dude’s fault.  He can’t see”, [...]

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Witness Statements Done Right

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Lina Maini

Witness statements; seem simple enough. The attorney needs the incident/accident details; recorded in an accurate and concise manner. Often, however, it is the experience of both the seasoned field investigator and the harried trial lawyer to have obtained a witness statement only to realize later that it is not as comprehensive as he or she [...]

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Towed Vehicle Recovery, NYC.

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Lina Maini

Who Towed My Vehicle? If your vehicle has been towed, it is important for you to know whether it was a Violation Tow or Judgment Tow: Violation Tow by NYPD If your vehicle has been booted or towed because it was illegally parked and you owe no unpaid parking tickets in judgment, get your vehicle back directly [...]

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Involuntary Human Chip Implants, Including Ones With Cyanide

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Lina Maini

It does not come as a surprise  given the micro technology now available to the medical and law enforcement fields, that humans, from birth to death,  will be implanted with bio chips .  The purpose of the implanted chip varies from containing such things as your complete medical history, your identification, and for those convicted of [...]

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NYPD Stop N Search Database Struck Down; Crime Fighting Familial DNA Use

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Lina Maini

This week, stop and search records maintenance by police is back in the news. NY Governor David Paterson struck down a search and record procedure used by the NYPD wherein anyone stopped for any reason, would have their info (including DNA if warranted) entered into a crime fighting database shared by multiple local, state and federal agencies. [...]

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The FBI’s Most Wanted List: History and “Fun” Facts

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Lina Maini

March 14, 2010 marked the 60th anniversary of the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List.   From an official FBI press release: FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III today announces the FBI’s commemoration of its famous “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” program, created 60 years ago. In 1949, a reporter for the International News Service (the predecessor [...]

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Celebrity v. Average Joe/Jane Offenders and Police 10 codes

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Lina Maini

The recent Tiger Woods’ driving “incident” at his Florida estate has sparked quite the discourse among friends in the law enforcement, investigative and legal professions, focusing on: Are celebrity offenders treated differently from the “average Jane/Joe” offenders? If so, how and why? There was a general consensus (Congress: take note) amongst us that celebrity offenders are treated differently.  Weaving this agreement, with [...]

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U.S. Embassies To American Overseas Crime Victims: No To Representation; Yes To Compensation

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Lina Maini

  A. Tickets purchased. B. Valid (unexpired) passport and International Driver’s Permit in hand. C. Overseas Crime Victim checklist reviewed. No Plan C? Millions of Americans travel overseas each year. Relatively minor inconveniences (lost luggage,  boarding delays, hotel accommodation screw-ups…) are generally viewed as part and parcel of the travel experience; becoming a victim of [...]

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911 Transcripts Decoded – What Is a 10-86 or 10-100??

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Lina Maini

Occasionally a trial lawyer will have the need to read 911 transcripts. Certain information, such as caller’s identity, addresss and reason for the emergency call, may come across clearly but other embedded code correspondence may not. This week, we provide you with a list of ten codes – cop lingo for their field activity. A [...]

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