Criminal Defense Initial Case Assessment
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Create a criminal defense initial case assessment for client charged with [offense].

Case details:
- Charge(s): [list all charges]
- Jurisdiction: [state/federal]
- Court: [court name]
- Arraignment date: [date]
- Next court date: [date]
- Client in custody: [yes/no]
- Bail status: [set/denied/OR release]

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ASSESSMENT

1. CHARGES AND EXPOSURE
   For each charge:
   - Statute: [code section]
   - Elements the prosecution must prove: [list]
   - Maximum sentence: [incarceration/fine]
   - Minimum mandatory if any: [describe]
   - Lesser included offenses: [list]

2. PROSECUTION STRENGTHS
   - Physical evidence: [describe]
   - Witness evidence: [describe]
   - Statements by client: [note — if any]
   - Documentary evidence: [describe]

3. DEFENSE ANALYSIS
   - Viable defenses: [list]
   - Suppression issues: [Fourth/Fifth Amendment]
   - Miranda issues: [if custodial interrogation]
   - Chain of custody issues: [describe]
   - Witness credibility issues: [describe]
   - Alibi: [if applicable]

4. DISCOVERY NEEDS
   - Police reports
   - Body camera footage
   - Surveillance footage
   - Lab reports
   - Witness statements
   - Prior record of witnesses

5. DISPOSITION OPTIONS
   - Dismissal potential: [assess]
   - Plea negotiation: [likely range]
   - Trial viability: [assess]
   - Diversion programs: [if eligible]
   - Deferred prosecution: [if available]

6. CLIENT COUNSELING POINTS
   - Do not discuss case with anyone
   - Do not post on social media
   - Preserve all communications
   - Gather character witnesses

Note: Criminal defense requires licensed criminal defense attorney — this is a framework only

Source: https://promptzyo.com/prompt/criminal-defense-initial-case-assessment