Accurate information that helps you mitigate charges and uncover reasonable doubt.
A thorough, well-documented investigation is the cornerstone of developing a strong defense case for your client. The role of your investigator is central to every important step in the process of trial preparation.
FCIS LLC, based in Youngstown, Ohio, produces thorough background checks to uncover past criminal behavior or any pertinent information you should know about a potential hire. We are experts, and use our keen investigative sense to sift through data and uncover any information you need to be aware of. Our comprehensive background checks also include any inconsistent statements made to law enforcement officials and any previous false allegations.
We have almost 30 years experience working complex criminal cases. FCIS is recognized as experts in both state and federal courts. With a 100 percent conviction rate, we know first-hand the preparation efforts and countless hours to prevail in litigation.
Our primary areas of expertise include drug trafficking, gun trafficking, homicide, white collar crimes, assaults, theft and burglary.
Our Litigation Support Services Includes:
- Discovery Process
- Initial Client Interview
- Background Checks/Investigations
- Witness Interviews
- Witness Locates
- Polygraph Examinations
- Handwriting Analysis
- Surveillance
- Drug Crime Expert Witness Consulting
- Financial-Forensic Accounting/Tax Audit
- Reports
- Testimony
Our background checks contain full copies of all of these documents and a summary report. Let FCIS LLC make you confident about your new hire or strengthen your legal case by providing factual data in a timely manner. Call us today.
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Discovery Process:
FCIS saves hours of your time by providing you the information you need and identifying problems with witnesses and evidence.
We examine evidentiary documents and provide you an “expert analysis” of what could be missing and what we discover within the evidence you have. These documents can include but are not limited to taped and written statements; crime scene photographs and diagrams; financial records of bank accounts, deposits, credit cards, credit reports, property records, and bonds; law enforcement reports, search warrants, Title III wiretaps; or any other material not included in the discovery provided by the prosecution.
Initial Client Interview:
FCIS helps you uncover the true story from your client.
We are trained to guide the defendant carefully and thoroughly through the initial interview process. We will identify potential theories of defense and provide you objective feedback of your client’s story.
This process will help your client gain confidence in your representation and help us know the best strategy for our investigation.
Background Checks/Investigations:
FCIS will help strengthen your case by providing you past knowledge about your client and witnesses.
We can provide you basic background checks or a comprehensive background investigation that will disclose criminal history of both your client and your witnesses. The information included in our background investigation will allow you to identify prior inconsistent statements or previous false allegations and establish impeachment issues for state witnesses.
Included in our background investigations are:
- Investigative research
- Identification of neighbors, associates and relatives
- Criminal history check
- Civil litigation check
- Asset check
- Develop and interview of independent witnesses
- Police reports on any incidents
- Certified copies of judgments and dispositions
- Probable cause affidavits to provide you background on the exact nature of the charges against the listed witness
- Certified copies of criminal convictions from local and out-of-state jurisdictions
A summary report is provided with the obtained court documents so you can easily review the cases in which the witness was involved.
Witness Interviews:
FCIS will provide you clarification of witnesses’ observations prior to deposition/testimony.
Interviewing is an art. We have interviewed over 1,000 government witnesses for trial preparation and grand jury testimony. We will contact and interview witnesses listed by the state and named by the client. We will provide you a detailed report of the interview. This report will give you the facts and evaluation of our impression of the witness’ credibility, and a peripheral view of the circumstances of the witnesses, i.e. living arrangements, substance abuse, and influence from victim or other witnesses..
Witness Locates:
FCIS will locate witnesses to strengthen your case.
We know it’s necessary to effectively locate witnesses who may provide information to the successful results of your case. FCIS has the expertise and professional contacts to locate difficult witnesses.
Polygraph Examination:
FCIS will help you to learn who is credible.
We know that the effective use of a polygraph can assist you in making a decision on the credibility of a witness or client.
We will:
- Conduct a preliminary assessment of the information provided by the client
- Interview the client regarding the allegations
- Develop questions to be asked
- Conduct a polygraph examination
- Provide a detailed report of the outcome of the polygraph examination
Handwriting analysis:
FCIS will help you know if your client authored the document in question.
We will conduct an independent review of handwriting analysis done by law enforcement and other experts to learn if there are any discrepancies.
Surveillance:
FCIS will provide you insight into your witnesses’ activities.
FCIS has conducted surveillances on sophisticated criminal organizations and our experience is equal to none. We understand counter-surveillance measures and have participated in many cases. We will provide you additional insight into the character and activities of your witnesses by conducting discreet surveillance operations on both video and digital still photographs.
We pay special attention to all state and federal statutory regulations, as well as private sector liability for unlawful surveillance (civil and criminal liability.) We are careful not to violate anyone’s "reasonable expectation of privacy."
We provide you a detailed, well-written, timely report, along with digital still photographs and video reproductions acquired depicting notable events upon the completion of the surveillance.
We are available to be present at depositions with documented surveillance evidence that was obtained in the field. We will appear for court testimony upon request/subpoena.
Expert Witness-Drug Crimes Consultation:
FCIS’s expertise can strengthen your case.
With almost 30 years of working drug trafficking and money laundering crimes, we know what to look for and can assist you with your case.
This service includes:
- Review of charges
- Interviewing your client with specific questions to help uncover the truth
- Review and assess the evidence the government has against your client
- Recommendation to you of how to best strategize your defense
Financial-Forensic Accounting/Tax Audit:
FCIS will help you strengthen your case.
FCIS has the financial expertise to provide support with making the necessary decisions for violations of Bank Secrecy Act, Money Laundering Act, Currency Transaction Report (CTR), and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR).
This service includes:
- Review of charges
- Review and analysis of financial documents
- Review and assess the evidence the government has against your client
- Defense strategy recommendations
Reports:
FCIS will provide facts that will help you build your defense.
As an expert in federal court, we have the ability and will provide you a detailed, well-written, and timely report that will withstand scrutiny.
Testimony:
FCIS will provide credible and concise testimony.
We will provide testimony on witness interviews, rebuttals and any evidence obtained during our investigation. FCIS has almost 30 years experience of federal-level testimony. We know how to conduct ourselves on the witness stand. We know what and what not to do.