Private Investigator vs. Private Detective: Understanding the Difference
Private Investigator vs. Private Detective: Understanding the Difference Have you ever wondered about the intriguing world of private investigation? The realms of private investigators and private detectives often pique our curiosity, conjuring up...
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How to Use a GPS Tracker on a Stalker
In both cases, emotions are running extremely high. Reasonableness has left the room. Danger and violence are just around the corner.
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The Process of Hiring a P.I. for a Personal Investigation
What does the process of hiring a private investigator look like for a personal case? We consider cases that involve Infidelity, Child Custody and Stalking, etc to be “personal cases.” Below is the process for hiring a P.I. for a personal case. The...
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Unveiling the Lie Tactics: Misdirection, Deception, and Distraction
From my first days as a street cop, I was truly amazed at the level, degree, and consistency of lie tactics employed by people directly to my face. They lied about everything, even when they knew that I knew the truth...even when the truth would...
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Is Video Evidence of Infidelity Admissible in Court?
Want to know one of the first questions we usually hear from someone calling into our offices? Can I Use Evidence of Infidelity in Court? There is a short answer to this question and a longer answer. The short answer is, "Yes, a private...
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Checklist For Reviewing Private Investigator Websites
Why Review a Private Investigator Website? Before we discuss how to review a private investigator website, I want to briefly discuss why you would want to review a private investigator’s website. Some of the reasons are self-evident, but some of...
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How to Catch a Mad Scientist in the Act
Not too long ago, we were hired by an attorney in North Carolina to keep an eye on their client’s crazy ex-husband. The crazy ex-husband...we’ll call him “John”...lived up here in the Cleveland area. There had once been a TPO (Temporary...
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Is GPS Tracking Legal?
When appropriate for the circumstances, we will often recommend GPS tracking to our clients. Without fail, the most common response to this suggestion is some version of, “Is GPS Tracking Legal?” The quick answer is usually, “Yes. Under these...
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Stalking versus Investigating: The Power of Permissible Purpose
Introduction: Permissible Purpose in Private Investigation In the realm of private investigation, the line between stalking and investigating is defined by one critical factor: Permissible Purpose. With a P.I. license in hand, a private...
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What to Expect When You Call a Private Investigator:
When most people call our offices, it is their first time ever dealing with a private investigator, so they really don’t know what to expect. I think a lot of people expect to hear a recording (usually a tool of 1-man shows) and others expect...
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Catch Your Spouse Cheating: 10 Reasons NOT to Hire a P.I. for it