At the pretrial conference with the prosecutor, investigators should do all EXCEPT which one of the following?
A)review all evidence
B)discuss strengths and weaknesses of the case
C)discuss the probable line of questioning by prosecutor and defense
D)ask the defendant if he or she "did it"

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Investigators should not ask the defendant if he or she "did it" during the pretrial conference. This can be seen as coercion or a violation of the defendant's rights. It is not the role of the investigators to interrogate or question the defendant at this stage, but rather to review evidence and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the case with the prosecutor.

At the Pretrial Conference with the Prosecutor, Investigators Should Do