1. Select a current or past case. Please include a link to the article or case i

1. Select a current or past case. Please include a link to the article or case in your assignment. I want to write about a notorious killer in California name jaime osuna
2. Create your own client intake form for criminal matters.
If you are drafting an intake form for the defense- your intake will be of accused.
3. On 2/26 I will put you in breakout rooms so that you can practice your intake with one of your classmates who will play the role of the person you are interviewing. You will also pretend to be the interviewee so that they can practice their intake on you.
4. When we return to the group sessions be prepared to present to the group what question you thought worked well and what you would like to re-work.
What should be in the client intake
Client identifying information
Contact Information
Background ( employment and criminal)
Case information
Case specific questions ( you have standard question you will ask in every case but certain situations may require you to get to ask different questions in order for the attorney to evaluate or get started on the case.)
How will I be graded (100 pts)
1. On time (if you miss class or need to miss class don’t worry you can do your client intake with me at a later date or with a friend / or family member and just send me a recording of it)
2. Content -Client Info
3. Content -Matter specific questions
4. Organization /length (2 pages is good and probably the maxim length for an intake. You don’t want it to be too long)
5. Practice interview
Notes
Have fun with this assignment. Think about what we have covered so far in class. What questions could you ask to determine whether the accused would qualify for reduced bail if they are still incarcerated or if they qualify for a pre-trial rehabilitative program like drug court? If you are interviewing a victim or witness, the minute they open their mouth to you the may be in danger. What kinds of questions could you ask them during intake that would helpful to secure their safety and future cooperation. Remember time is of an essence in criminal cases your inability to do a thorough intake could have dire consequences to someone’s safety or freedom.
You can you use the sample client intake posted here and in week 5 coursework to get your started but remember…..this is a “basic” intake. I want to see you go a step further. The goal is to get them talking. You may be the 1st and if it doesn’t go well the only person the witness/ victim / defendant sees from your firm/ office/ agency. You are the 1st impression!
I will give 10 extra credit points to anyone who corrects their client intake forms. The goal is for you to leave this class with a form that is ready for use in the field.
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