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Published inApr 2020
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William Oettinger
William Oettinger
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William Oettinger

William Oettinger is a veteran technical trainer and investigator. He is a retired police officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and a retired CID agent with the United States Marine Corps. He is a professional with over 20 years of experience in academic, local, military, federal, and international law enforcement organizations, where he acquired his multifaceted experience in IT, digital forensics, security operations, law enforcement, criminal investigations, policy, and procedure development. He has earned an MSc from Tiffin University, Ohio. When not working, he likes to spend time with his wife and his three miniature schnauzers.
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Understanding the types of proceedings

There are a variety of proceedings where you may be called to testify or to present evidence. We will discuss some of the more common proceedings that you may encounter (The following are US-based proceedings; your jurisdiction may differ.):

  • Grand jury: A grand jury is a panel of citizens empowered to investigate potential criminal conduct and to determine whether the conduct requires criminal charges. A grand jury will have subpoena powers that could include compelling testimony or requesting physical evidence.
  • Arraignment: This is the formal reading of a criminal complaint. The accused is present and informed of the charges.  At this hearing, the accused will plead guilty/not guilty.
  • Detention hearing: This is a proceeding before a judge to determine whether the accused is to be detained/released while the matter is progressing in the criminal justice system.
  • Evidentiary hearing: This is a hearing...
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William Oettinger

William Oettinger is a veteran technical trainer and investigator. He is a retired police officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and a retired CID agent with the United States Marine Corps. He is a professional with over 20 years of experience in academic, local, military, federal, and international law enforcement organizations, where he acquired his multifaceted experience in IT, digital forensics, security operations, law enforcement, criminal investigations, policy, and procedure development. He has earned an MSc from Tiffin University, Ohio. When not working, he likes to spend time with his wife and his three miniature schnauzers.
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