Facts and unanswered questions
Criminal Investigations
Our investigators examine facts, evidence, and competing accounts in criminal matters. Led by Andrew Palmore, Trident brings investigative leadership and criminal defense casework experience to questions that need careful examination.
Major crimes experience. Criminal defense casework.
Andrew’s background includes service as Patrol Sergeant/Major Crimes Investigations Sergeant with the City of Roseville and criminal defense investigations at Trident. His investigative work includes interviews, gathering documentary evidence, and producing investigative reports for legal decisions.
Is this the right discussion for your matter?
If you have a question about the facts of a criminal matter, ask our team whether it fits our investigative services. A criminal inquiry is not limited to defense matters, and an investigation does not provide legal representation.
Clarify what needs examination
Separate what you know from what you want to establish. The scope and engagement details must be agreed with our team before work begins.
- Which event or account raises the question?
- What is known, disputed, or still uncertain?
- Is there a deadline our team should know about before considering the matter?
Prepare a brief initial inquiry
Give a high-level description of the criminal matter, your connection to it, and the question you want to discuss. Do not include sensitive case information or attachments in an initial inquiry. Ask our team what information is needed and how to provide it.
Frequently asked questions
Does a criminal investigation mean legal representation?
No. Investigative work and legal representation are different. Discuss investigative questions with our team; seek legal advice from an attorney about your rights or legal strategy in a criminal matter.
Must I resolve conflicting accounts before asking about a criminal investigation?
No. Explain at a high level which accounts differ and what remains unclear in the criminal matter. Our team can discuss whether the question fits a proposed inquiry; do not treat either account as established merely because it has been raised.
Should I send evidence with my first criminal inquiry?
Keep the first criminal inquiry brief and do not send sensitive materials or attachments. Describe the type of question you have, then ask our team what information is needed and how it should be provided.