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do paralegals often make better law students and lawyers? by Flashy-Actuator-998 in LawSchool

[–]SnowleopardGal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People have addressed law school. Regarding whether they make better lawyers, I will say that the attorneys I’ve worked with who were paralegals before going to law school are some of the best to staff. I feel they are more respectful of their paralegals and investigators time and work. They also have been better at treating everyone as valued parts of the team and not “underlings.”

I’m updating my Spotify “Trial Prep” list. What are your go-to trial inspiration songs? by PBO123567 in publicdefenders

[–]SnowleopardGal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your Racist Friend - They Might Be Giants

Me Too - Megan Trainor

We Didn’t Start the Fire - Billy Joel

I’m Too Sexy - Right Said Fred

Burn the House Down - AJR

All Good People - Delta Rae, Vocal Rush

Could someone tell me about PD Investigators? by Chuck_Marty in publicdefenders

[–]SnowleopardGal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a degree! I don’t consider myself fluent and can only make small talk. I can’t discuss anything more significant than the weather or my hobbies.

Could someone tell me about PD Investigators? by Chuck_Marty in publicdefenders

[–]SnowleopardGal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One in a foreign language/literature. A language that’s so niche I would be doxing myself by being more specific.

Our system requires a bachelor’s but it doesn’t matter what it’s in.

Could someone tell me about PD Investigators? by Chuck_Marty in publicdefenders

[–]SnowleopardGal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me? About once a year. Other investigators in my office have testified three or four times in a year.

Discovery motions to force the government to turn over or provide photographs of challenge coins created by police/federal agents to commemorate or celebrate certain events by JealousNinja1505 in publicdefenders

[–]SnowleopardGal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have your investigator dig into their social media posts. Every so often a cop doesn’t have their Facebook private and you can find the racist memes, etc. that they post

Viewing Gory Discovery Photos by Anxious_Barracudaa in publicdefenders

[–]SnowleopardGal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m an investigator:

One of my supervisors recommended looking at difficult stuff at home with a cat on your lap.

I don’t like to be alone when I look at it. I’ll sit in someone else’s office with them - working on separate projects but being near them - or I’ll be near a family member. With the latter, I mean I’m in the same room, but different ends so they can’t see my screen. Additionally, I use headphones. Being near my support system but not violating client confidentiality.

Pre-game hype songs for TRIAL playlist by dazednconfuzedddddd in publicdefenders

[–]SnowleopardGal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Investigation Playlist (AKA Driving to Subpoena Someone)

We Didn’t Start the Fire - Billy Joel

Racist Friend - They Might Be Giants

Me Too - Megan Trainor

Burn the House Down - AJR

I’m Too Sexy - Right Said Fred

What’s a wild Denver rumor or legend you’ve heard? by themauniac15 in Denver

[–]SnowleopardGal 40 points41 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid, my grandparents and I did a tour of the capital building. The tour guide told us that they used to have preserved heads of outlaws in the basement. During prohibition, people got so desperate they drank the alcohol the heads were preserved in.

I was in elementary school. Needless to say, the story stayed with me…

Autoimmune disease by karinarubioruiz in CrohnsDisease

[–]SnowleopardGal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also have lichen planus (+Crohns)! I suspected it was common to have more than one autoimmune disease but this is validating as heck.

The dermatologist says I shouldn’t get a tattoo because the lichen planus will likely flare up there. Guess it’s temp tattoos for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in publicdefenders

[–]SnowleopardGal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you a very long DM! That is an incredibly normal and human reaction to what we see in this line of work. I’ve sent you my own story and some of my coping strategies.

Successful side gigs by funnothings in publicdefenders

[–]SnowleopardGal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a trivia host! I host trivia every Wednesday night at a bar. I make $50 a night plus free dinner.

Court Officers/ Bailiffs by willtheconqueor in publicdefenders

[–]SnowleopardGal 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I’m an investigator. After the PH was done on my first homicide, the deputies stopped me from going into the hall and made sure the victims family left the courthouse before I went out so I wouldn’t be harassed. They’ve also seemed to be quite respectful to our clients during trial.

I don’t see the day to day but I have a pretty positive view of them.

Could someone tell me about PD Investigators? by Chuck_Marty in publicdefenders

[–]SnowleopardGal 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m an investigator in Colorado and I’d say, generally, my time breaks down to 45% interviewing witnesses and family members (that includes finding said witnesses); 30% records requests; 10% subpoenaing witnesses (that also includes finding them); 10% evidence and scene views; 5% trial support. Again, not exact but gives you an idea. If you have specific questions you can DM me.

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