811+ pp.; 5th ed. 2011
(includes 2012 supplement)
Learn the nuts and bolts of more effective criminal defense
Whether you need advice on organizing your files, negotiating a plea bargain, or filing motions before trial, make the Wisconsin Criminal Defense Manual your guide. Whatever your level of experience, the Manual can help you advance your practice and obtain the best possible outcomes for your clients.
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You’ll save time when searching for the right form, statute, or specific case by taking advantage of the Manual’s logical format. And when you integrate the Master Information List and Initial Interview Guide into your practice, the Manual will become one of your main criminal defense resources.
The Manual is designed to make you more efficient by giving you:
- Extensive overviews of the law
- Checklists for completing vital procedures accurately and completely
- Commentary and instructions for filing necessary forms
- A chapter on handling public defender cases
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Summary of contents
- Criminal Procedure Outline and Checklists
- Organizing the File
- Conducting the Initial Interview
- Analyzing the Case
- Bringing Pretrial Motions
- Negotiating a Plea
- Preparing for Trial
- Preparing for Sentencing
- Postconviction Proceedings
- Handling Public Defender Cases
Appendices
- Wisconsin Administrative Code, State Public Defender Rules
- Truth in Sentencing II — Penalty Chart
- Pre-Sentence Investigation Recommendation Guidance to Agents of the Division of Community Corrections
Forms Index
Subject Index
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