Hiring a Private Investigator: Understanding Legal Boundaries and Capabilities

If you’re considering hiring a private investigator through Legal Eye Investigations, LLC, understanding the scope of what investigators can and cannot do is crucial. Whether you're addressing infidelity, workplace disputes, missing persons, or conducting background checks, being informed about these boundaries ensures the investigation is both effective and compliant with the law.

What Can a Private Investigator Legally Do?

At Legal Eye Investigations, our licensed and experienced investigators follow strict ethical and legal guidelines. Here’s what we can legally do for you:

Conduct Surveillance: Investigators can discreetly monitor and follow individuals in public spaces like streets, restaurants, or parks. Photos and videos can be captured, but we strictly avoid trespassing or entering private property without consent.

Search Public Records: We can access public databases for property deeds, court filings, voter registrations, and more. This information is often critical for locating individuals, uncovering assets, or identifying potential legal issues.

Interview Third Parties: Our investigators may speak with friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors of a subject to gather information. These interviews are always conducted respectfully and with consent, without harassment or intimidation.

Check Social Media: Publicly accessible social media accounts can reveal valuable insights about a subject’s activities and associations. However, private accounts are off-limits unless explicit consent is provided.

Perform Background Checks: Using legal databases, we compile comprehensive reports on criminal records, employment history, financial standings, and more.

Use Pretexting Within Legal Limits: Pretexting involves crafting a fictional scenario to obtain specific information, such as confirming a hotel stay or verifying employment. We ensure these methods stay within legal boundaries.

Place GPS Tracking Devices (With Consent): If the registered owner consents, we can use GPS trackers to monitor a vehicle’s movements.

Locate Missing Persons: Our team has a strong track record of finding missing people through investigative techniques, including interviews, social media analysis, and public records searches.

Actions That Cross Legal Boundaries

At Legal Eye Investigations, we strictly avoid tactics that could endanger your case or violate the law:

Hacking: Accessing personal email accounts, financial records, or social media accounts without permission is illegal.

Harassment: Repeated or unwarranted contact with subjects or their associates is prohibited.

Threats or Intimidation: Coercing individuals to provide information is not allowed.

Trespassing: Investigators cannot enter private property without explicit permission.

Unauthorized Surveillance: Monitoring private areas such as inside homes, hotel rooms, or bathrooms violates privacy laws.

Impersonation: Pretending to be law enforcement or public officials is strictly illegal.

Obtaining Records Under False Pretenses: We cannot use deceit to access private financial or medical information.

Using GPS Without Consent: Placing a tracker on a vehicle without the owner’s approval is against the law.

Additional Services Provided by Legal Eye Investigations

Process Serving: We track down individuals to deliver legal documents such as subpoenas, court orders, or eviction notices.

Corporate Investigations: We help businesses with employee misconduct investigations, intellectual property theft, and fraud detection.

Due Diligence Investigations: Before entering into a business or personal agreement, we provide thorough research to ensure informed decisions.

Perform Asset Searches: Our team specializes in locating hidden or undisclosed assets. We can uncover property holdings, bank accounts, investments, or other financial resources that may be relevant to your case, whether for divorce proceedings, debt recovery, or business disputes.

Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring

To ensure the investigator you hire meets your needs and complies with the law, consider asking these questions:

• Are you licensed and insured to operate in this state?
• What investigative methods will you use, and are they within the law?
• How do you ensure my privacy and the confidentiality of the investigation?
• Are your findings admissible in court if needed?
• Will you provide regular updates during the investigation?
• How do you approach sensitive situations like interviewing third parties?
• Do you have experience with cases like mine?

Common Situations Where Private Investigators Are Useful

Legal Eye Investigations has successfully handled a wide range of cases, including:

Infidelity Investigations: Uncovering evidence of suspected cheating or deceit in personal relationships.

Child Custody Disputes: Documenting behaviors or conditions that could impact child welfare.

Workers’ Compensation Claims: Validating or disputing employee claims of injury or disability.

Missing Person Searches: Locating lost family members, estranged friends, or individuals avoiding legal obligations.

Insurance Fraud: Investigating suspicious claims to protect insurers from financial loss.

Background Checks: Vetting individuals or entities for employment, partnerships, or personal relationships.

Corporate Investigations: Investigating breaches of confidentiality, workplace misconduct, or intellectual property theft.

Protecting Yourself and Staying Within Legal Limits

To ensure the investigation remains ethical and legal, follow these tips:

Clearly Define Your Goals: Be specific about what information you need and why. Avoid broad or vague requests.

Establish Boundaries in Writing: Use a detailed contract to outline the scope and methods of the investigation.

Avoid Illegal Requests: Never ask an investigator to engage in hacking, harassment, or unlawful surveillance.

Monitor Progress: Stay informed with regular updates and reports.

Respect Privacy: Ensure the investigation does not intrude on areas where the subject has a reasonable expectation of privacy.

Why Choose Legal Eye Investigations, LLC?

At Legal Eye Investigations, LLC, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest ethical standards while delivering results. With extensive experience, a licensed team of investigators, and a commitment to transparency, we provide services you can trust.

If you have questions or would like to discuss your case, contact us today. Let us help you get the answers you need—ethically and effectively.