Investigator Coverage
Attorneys often rely on a variety of tools and resources to build a persuasive case, a resource that plays a pivotal role in a case is the private investigator. These skilled professionals bring a unique set of skills and expertise to the table, helping to uncover critical evidence, track down witnesses, and provide invaluable insights. In a self-defense case, an attorney may need an investigator to investigate the scene to gather more factual evidence or information to create a better legal argument for the defendant.
How Can an Investigator Help My Case?
Private investigators are experts at collecting evidence, and in a criminal defense case, gathering relevant evidence is essential. Private investigators have access to a wide range of tools and techniques, which can uncover critical information that may be overlooked by others.
Private Investigator Tools and Techniques Include:
- Surveillance
- Background checks
- Forensic analysis
Comprehensive and Effective Defense Strategies
An investigator working for a defense attorney plays a critical role in helping to build a comprehensive and effective defense strategy. They aim to uncover facts that may support the accused’s innocence, raise doubts about the prosecution’s case, or diminish the severity of potential consequences. Their work is essential in upholding the principles of due process and ensuring a fair trial for the defendant.
Due to the nature of a self-defense case, your attorney will want to hire an investigator to help with your defense. Investigators can be costly, which usually means extra expenses you would need to pay.
How Much Does an Investigator Cost?
The cost of an investigator depends on who you hire, and their level of experience. Investigators can range from $375 to $2,500 or higher, all depending on the depth of the service requested. The person paying for the investigator is almost always the criminal defendant. If you’re an AOR member, you don’t have to worry about investigator fees, as it’s covered in your plan.
How Does Investigator Coverage Benefit You?
If you are a member of Attorneys On Retainer, there will be no out-of-pocket expenses for an investigator. The AOR Plan will cover all the costs of hiring an investigator in your case. That is one of the many benefits of being an AOR member.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AOR offer criminal defense, civil defense, or both? And what are the limits?
Regarding self-defense-related legal matters only, AOR includes 100% of your attorneys’ fees through trial and any additional court costs and 3rd party expenses necessary for effective representation. Victim’s rights representation, civil defense, and any necessary appeals are also included without any additional fees, costs, or expenses. AOR also offers up to $50,000 toward bail, $4,000 toward scene cleanup, $1,500 toward mental health counseling services, and $1,000 toward firearm replacement reimbursement.
Does AOR include civil or compensatory damages?
Yes. We now offer up to $100,000 in civil or compensatory damages.
Why did AOR eliminate the 35% discount on attorney's fees for non-self-defense cases?
AOR no longer offers the 35% discount on attorney’s fees for non-self-defense cases because The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm (“AFF”) now accepts only self-defense cases. The attorneys at AFF are focused solely on self-defense cases and do not accept any cases from any retained matter other than self-defense cases. The only exception is when we accept a legal advocacy case to generally advance 2A rights or some other pro-freedom interest.
What is AOR’s civil liability coverage limit?
AOR includes up to $100,000 in civil liability coverage for qualifying self-defense incidents, provided through The Attorneys For Freedom Risk Retention Group, Inc. (AFF-RRG). Additionally, AOR is actively working to increase the amount of civil liability coverage available to members. Details will be available as soon as possible.
What is AOR's new red flag/emergency order coverage?
AOR now provides all members of The AOR Program and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with up to $15,000 in legal representation coverage against or challenging emergency orders such as injunctions or orders of protection where the member’s firearm rights were suspended. You DO NOT have to be in a self-defense incident in order to receive this coverage. Additionally, the coverage does not apply to court orders issued in family law court proceedings. AOR is proud to represent members in “red flag” cases.
What is AOR's new expungement/record sealing coverage?
AOR now provides all members and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with up to $5,000 in legal representation coverage for fees and expenses incurred on behalf of members for any petition to clear record, set aside conviction, or expunge any conviction as permitted by relevant state law resulting from a member’s involvement in a self-defense-related matter which arose entirely after the member joined AOR.
What is AOR's new online firearms education and training component?
AOR now provides all members and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with an online training curriculum focused on the safe and legal ownership and use of firearms and other related self-defense matters. This curriculum includes training on general firearm safety rules, safe handling and storing firearms, practical instruction on loading and firing firearms, and information about legal rights and responsibilities related to firearms and self-defense issues.
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