Examine the Notice	Have You Received Proper Notice?
Review Defense with Defendant	Follow Hearing Officer for Prejudice
Visit the Scene	Rest on Favorable Testimony
Interview Principals & Witnesses	When Witness is Evasive, Be Ruthless
Discuss Incident with Persons Familiar with Situation	Enter Tempered and Judicious Protests
Study Book of Rules, Special Instructions, Time Table, and Safety Rules	Conduct Leisurely Hearing
Read Your Investigation Rule Carefully	Be Sure the Entire Testimony is Transcribed
Realize the Unwritten Benefits	Do Not Hesitate to Ask Questions         of Hearing Officer
Prepare Written Protests, Questions	If Necessary, Recapitulate
Study Hearing Officer for Prejudgment and Involvement	Have You Received a Fair and Impartial Hearing?
See if All Principals and Witnesses are Called	Review Transcript for Errors
Request Prosecution to Testify First	APPEAL CASE PROMPTLY