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Asking Questions

Get the most out of Second Seat by learning how to ask effective questions.

Types of Questions​

  • "What is the standard for suppressing evidence obtained during a traffic stop in NY?"
  • "Find cases where Miranda warnings were found inadequate"

Case Strategy Questions​

  • "What defenses are available for a client charged with burglary in the second degree?"
  • "How have courts ruled on self-defense claims in domestic violence cases?"

Procedural Questions​

  • "What are the time limits for filing a motion to suppress in NY?"
  • "What discovery materials must the prosecution provide under CPL 245?"

Action Requests (Agent Mode)​

Switch to Agent mode to ask Second Seat to take actions:

  • "Create a case called People v. Johnson with docket number 2024-CR-5678"
  • "Link this conversation to the Johnson case"
  • "Search my documents for references to the traffic stop"
  • "What cases do I have that are currently active?"

See Agent Mode for the full list of available actions.

Best Practices​

  1. Be specific - Include relevant facts and context
  2. One topic at a time - Focus each question on a single issue
  3. Follow up - Ask clarifying questions to dig deeper
  4. Review citations - Always verify the cases cited in responses
  5. Use the right mode - Use Chat for research questions, Agent for actions