With high publicity surrounding Private Investigators obtaining information illegally or using information to disclose news to the press it is no wonder that the image of a private investigator is as being a sly and shifty character. Although this is true in many of the news stories we have read a good investigation agency will not use illegal means to obtain evidence or information. Even during the bad publicity more people an companies are turning to private investigators to uncover evidence or gain information about something or someone. One of the most common use for hiring a Private Investigator is for matrimonial or relationship disputes however, there are many other situations where a Private Investigator is hired to collate much needed evidence or information.

Asset tracing

It has been statistically reported that up to 50% of divorce cases utilise the services of a private Investigator and a large proportion of this is asset tracing. In divorce proceedings it may be difficult to disclose or prove that one partner has hidden assets. An investigation agency can launch a hidden asset search to reveal evidence of hidden bank deposits, investments, property investment and any company directorships or shares. An experienced agency will have the ability to carry out searches can be carried out worldwide as well as tracing UK assets.

Criminal defence

Each year a large number of people are wrongly convicted of crimes due to insufficient evidence or poor legal representation leading to a weak defence. During investigations, Police are focused on obtaining evidence for a conviction for the prosecution. An investigation agency can go way beyond the capabilities of a legal representative, in most cases they have access to a vast array of resources that can uncover evidence and fact
s for the defence that are otherwise unobtainable. to actively investigate hands on with a vast array of resourses.

Forensic evidence

Many crimes can be solved through the collection of forensic evidence and sample testing. The examination of DNA, body fluid, blood samples, fingerprints and handwriting evaluation can all be carried out by an investigator. They use carefully controlled techniques to provide an accurate report on their findings to be used as evidence in court proceedings.

Tracing

Tracing missing persons are a popular reason to hire a private investigator. It may be that a family member is missing, a financial company needs to trace a debtor or a solicitor needs to find a beneficiary to a will. In addition to this an investigator may be hired to trace a witness for a court case.

Bug Sweeping

As we have already discussed the recent publicity surrounding people or companies being bugged, it has become common place for Investigators to be called upon to ensure the security of an individual, personal information, a home or office. They will do this by sweeping for bugs or devices used to gain personal information. Bugs and spying devices are readily on the internet or on the high street and have a low price tag. Regular counter surveillance sweep for a corporation or personal bug sweeping can prevent private information landing in the wrong hands.

Surveillance.

It is a fact that 2 out of 3 marriages end in divorce and a very high percentage fail due to adultry. The same figures apply to un married partners that may or may not have been living together. Many people turn to a private investigator when they fear that a partner is being unfaithful. Surveillance can reveal the proof needed for a partners innocence or guilt.

Finding the right investigator can be productive and give companies or individuals the solutions they need to resolve their situation.