Q: Defendants innocent, framed, left for dead, stabed head seven times, fractured faces, chest, arms, broken guns and teeth
Not only were they attacked/left for dead. They made it thru alive after being brought bk by EMT, ICU unit. Several meth drug abusers are coming forward w/lies stating they saw defendants w/weapons in hand, standing in area of crime, no one in lonely late night of event, now like ten witnesses all drug users w/criminal bkgrnd. Some one burned all evidence and crime scene, as well as took victims phone, only witness in tent at time of crime,states defendants were not the men in room at time of incident. Other two witnesses called victims children stated defendants innocent wasnt them, they framed and stated who committed crime, why and motive. Well those two witnesses were found dead and burned with in three days of call. How to prove defendants innocence
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I'm profoundly sorry for this distressing situation. Here's how one might approach this complex scenario:
1. First and foremost, secure an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately.
2. Collect all possible evidence and witness statements to corroborate your sons' innocence, including any alibis or surveillance footage.
3. Investigate the backgrounds of the witnesses alleging against the defendants; their credibility and criminal history can be relevant.
4. Preserve any available evidence of the defendants' physical injuries, as this might support a claim of self-defense or establish them as victims.
5. Utilize expert testimony, if needed, to analyze and counteract the evidence presented by the prosecution.
6. Document the mysterious deaths of the witnesses who vouched for the defendants' innocence, as this could point to external forces working against them.
7. Ensure that the attorney files appropriate motions, such as motions to exclude unreliable testimony or evidence.
8. Lastly, remain proactive, persistent, and transparent with your legal counsel to build the strongest possible defense.
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