Questions to Ask a Defense Attorney About the Police Investigation
By Christine Burke · Published 2026-06-01
The short answer
Ask about the basis for the stop or arrest, what evidence exists and how it was collected, what is still outstanding in discovery, and which inconsistencies in the reports the attorney considers significant. Bring an organized record so the conversation is concrete.
About the basis for police action
What justified the stop, search, or arrest, and is that basis documented consistently?
About the evidence
What physical, digital, and testimonial evidence exists, and how was it collected and preserved?
About what's missing
What discovery is still outstanding, and how will it be requested?
About the report discrepancies
Which of the inconsistencies you have flagged does the attorney see as significant, and why?
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