Do I need a Scanner?

Attorneys practicing criminal defense in Michigan seriously need to consider a scanner as part of their necessary computer needs for manipulating text (i.e. copy and paste) and for the completion of forms. See upcoming topic on Adobe Typewriter.

So what scanner should you consider? In a small office, you should certainly consider an All-in-one printer many of which can print, copy, scan and fax. As far as printing goes, speed and color options are important. I prefer color printers that have multiple color cartridges. HP is a good brand. As for scanning, don't waste your time looking at scanners that do not contain a document feeder. You certainly don't want to have to feed your scanner one page at a time. Again, HP offers some excellent products at very reasonable prices.

If you are in a larger office, look to your high-speed copiers to scan directly to your computer or network.

While assembling your case folder, taking it with you or finally archiving it, an electronic case folder is much easier to take with you and finally archive. Remember memory is cheap and you can easily burn case information to a thumb drive to take with you!