Witness
A witness is someone who has firsthand knowledge about a crime or dramatic event through their senses (e.g. seeing, hearing, smelling, touching), and can help certify important considerations to the crime or event. A witness who has seen the event firsthand is known as an "eye-witness". Witnesses are often called before a court of law to testify in trials.
A subpoena commands a person to appear. In many jurisdictions it is compulsory to comply, to take an oath, and tell the truth, under penalty of perjury. It is used to compel the testimony of witnesses in a trial. Usually it can be issued by a judge or by the lawyer representing the plaintiff or the defendant in a civil trial or by the prosecutor or the defense attorney in a criminal proceeding.
A witness who specializes in an area of study relevant to the crime or event is called an expert witness. Scientists and doctors are often called to give expert witness testimony.
Witness statement
A witness statement is a statement summarizing the oral evidence that a witness will give at trial. The purpose the witness statement is to set out the evidence of the witness; in some jurisdictions the statement will stand as the evidence in chief of the witness (particularly in non-criminal trials), and the trial will simply proceed to cross examination. In other jurisdictions, the witness statement only serves as a "preview" of the evidence to be given by the witness as part of the discovery process.
Conducting the interviews with key witnesses is perhaps one of the most crucial and difficult aspects of an investigation. Our Associates are experts at locating the key witnesses. However, taking that next step is just as important to any attorney.
DI is adept at interacting with people to obtain as much information as possible regardless of the circumstances. Whether the matter is Civil or Criminal, we have the experience, skill, and tenacity to effectively and creatively find the essential witness and obtain their crucial statement.
Having completed the interview, a factual, concise, and professional report is then generated in a timely fashion and forwarded to the client attorney. This streamlined system enables investigations to proceed in the most cost-effective manner possible.
DI is the only agency in this area that uses Insurance Fraud Certified Investigators to conduct all insurance defense investigations. It is only one of a few in the state and throughout the nation that is certified to do so. DI has earned a successful reputation through many years of experience, (26 years), with integrity and investigative excellence. DI's mission is to surpass all others in investigative excellence by providing all of our clients with the highest quality investigative services.
DI would like the opportunity to provide your firm with all your investigative needs. We are committed to maintaining a long-term relationship that will benefit you and your needs as our client.
