The New Recording Law Hands Down Solution for Dealing with Competing Confessions
Until two weeks ago, parties on both side of the federal courtroom, defending and prosecuting lawyers alike, have faced the problem of dealing with competing confessions, without the “proof” electronically recorded interviews mandated in many states in non-federal cases. A recent story published in the Crookston Times, a publication out of North Dakota highlights the […]
Not Just for Public Safety: iRecord Meets Major Needs at Indianapolis Christian Theological Seminary Counseling Center
Interviewing and recording needs are bigger than your still-very-important public safety and forensic needs, a fact highlighted by the recent adoption of iRecord’s digital video and audio recording system The Christian Theological Seminary Counseling Center, an educational institution on the Northside of Indianapolis. The Christian Theological Seminary (CTS) Counseling Center provides a safe, caring, and […]
It’s Not Personal; It’s Business: Part III
While the verbal and even paralinguistic channels are absolutely key when it comes to communication and capturing meaning during an interrogation, a third mode of communication must be considered—nonverbal. To wrap up our series on It’s Not Personal, It’s Business, adapted from the article found on PoliceOne.com, we focus on nonverbal behavior and how the […]
Cases Demonstrate How Video Recording Protects the Confession Part II
Two cases from late 2013 show us clear benefits to how video recording protects confessions. This month we highlight, Reed v. Woods(September 2013) took place in Louisiana and Michigan respectively. The case Reed v. Woods was reopened to address the defendant’s claim that his confession was coerced. In the end, the US District Court in […]
New Law Reverses 100+ Year Ban on Recording Interview & Interrogations
Big changes are taking place in Washington when it comes to the recording of interrogations of suspects in criminal cases. In fact, as recently as May 22, 2014, the Department of Justice announced a new policy, one that would be “sweeping” that stand to have a major impact. According to the CBS News article Feds […]
The Buzz around the DOJ’s Recent Decision to Record Interrogations
The networks have been abuzz the last couple weeks with news on the Feds recent decision to overturn bans on recording interrogations. Check out the latest highlights from the top news sources around the country. NY Times: Justice Department to Reverse Ban on Recording Interrogations. Check out the memo from the Justice Department that calls for […]
Preparation for Child Custody Court Ordered Mediation
In cases where child custody is contested, family lawyers, therapists, and mediators can help parents in this difficult situation. The plan being developed needs to be child-centered, so that the child’s interests are taken care of first. Also, it’s imperative that non-invasive, simple mechanisms are in place to take care of recording conversations among all […]
Why Custodial Interrogations are a Win-Win for the Innocent
Although the laws vary from state to state around the country regarding whether recorded interrogations are required for submission in a court setting, the value and advantage of providing them have become apparent to all parties involved when it comes to protecting the innocent from false confessions and more. Learn highlights of these advantages highlighted […]
Videotaping as Part of Interviewing Best Practices
While some are still are undecided about whether recording a witness’s complete interview will potentially cause a witness to suppress information, the evidence that it protects the witness and can reduce false confessions has grown. Learn specific ways that videotaping when it comes to interrogations is being shown to help more than it “harms.” What […]
Top 8 Benefits to Using ERI in and out of the Courtroom
The benefits of statewide requirements of electronic recording of custodial interrogations are many, including reducing wrongful convictions, to avoid disputes about what is said during interviews and to allow law enforcement and other parties to review recordings after they have been made. The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers has published 16 Top Benefits to […]