The Strategic Value of Investigative Consulting in Criminal Defense
In criminal defense, the facts alone rarely determine the outcome. What matters is how those facts are uncovered, interpreted, and strategically presented. While many ... Read more
Protect Your Case: Why Testifying Experts Shouldn’t Handle Record Collection
By Katherine Mayer, M.A., CLI, CCDI After working on countless mitigation cases throughout my career, I’ve noticed a common practice that can create both ... Read more
Excellence in Capital Defense: Why Your Mitigation Team Size Matters
How Mayer Consulting’s Comprehensive Approach Transforms Death Penalty Defense By Katherine Mayer, M.A., CLI, CCDI In capital cases, the outcome often hinges not on ... Read more
Leading by Example: Katherine’s CLI Achievement Reinforces Mayer Consulting’s Commitment to Excellence
Mayer Consulting is proud to announce that Katherine has successfully passed the rigorous Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) examination, joining an elite group of fewer ... Read more
The Hidden Weakness in Criminal Defense: Why Expert Witness Vetting Can Make or Break Your Case
By Katherine Mayer, M.A., CCDI As a criminal defense investigator and mitigation specialist, I’ve watched too many strong cases crumble not because of weak ... Read more
Memory Contamination in Criminal Cases: The Danger of Misinformation and False Testimony
By Katherine Mayer, M.A., CCDI Memory is often treated as an infallible record of past events, yet research shows that it is highly malleable ... Read more
Working with a Criminal Defense Investigator
In the high-stakes world of criminal defense, an investigator isn’t just helpful—they’re essential. The moment an investigator is appointed to a case, the duty ... Read more
The Case for Handlebys
In early 2024, I was hired to investigate an aggravated assault case. My client faced accusations of violently attacking his girlfriend. The initial police ... Read more
Bridging the Gap: The Role of Mitigation Specialists and Expert Witnesses in Death Penalty Defense
When it comes to death penalty cases, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For defense teams, building a comprehensive and compelling case during the sentencing ... Read more
AI in Jury Research: A Powerful Tool, But No Substitute for Human Expertise
Summary: A Powerful Tool, But No Substitute for Human Expertise. In this post we examine the transformative role of AI in jury research, discussing ... Read more
