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Case Strategy: Arthur Vane

ID: CR-2024-8921 | Lead: Det. R. Silva

Evidence Items

4,102

Anticipated Motions

3 Pending

Witnesses

12 Subpoenaed

Case Strength

88%

Strategic Roadmap

1. The “Touch DNA” Challenge

HIGH RISK

Fact: DNA found on the sheath button snap (Single Source).

Anticipated Defense: Defense will file Motion to Suppress citing State v. Miller, arguing transfer DNA is unreliable without corroboration.

Recommended Proactive Steps:

Request STRmix breakdown report from Lab Prepare Expert Witness (Dr. K. Smith) on Transfer Rates

2. Cell Tower “Ping” Accuracy

MED RISK

Fact: Suspect’s phone pinged near King Rd tower 12 times prior to event.

Anticipated Defense: Will argue “Tower dump” includes a 15-mile radius. Alibi witness claims he was driving alone.

Connection Strength

Legal Co-Pilot Online

Analysis Complete

I have cross-referenced the 2023 Search Warrant with the Defense Discovery Request.

Warning: You have not yet disclosed the raw data for the genetic genealogy tree. This could trigger a Brady violation claim.

Draft a response plan for the genealogy disclosure.

Response Plan Drafted

Based on State v. Anderson, the raw genealogy data may be protected work product if it was not used for the final warrant.

I have created a “Motion for Protective Order” template for this specific data set.