Criminal Investigation

Criminal Investigation

An official criminal investigation can only be brought by a law enforcement agency.

However, police and federal agents often do not have the manpower or resources to properly and thoroughly investigate every potential criminal act.

This is why private investigators are so useful when there is the suspicion of criminal activity, but the rightful authorities have not filed charges or been able to solve the crime.

This resource section contains a variety of topical articles, which detail the role of professional investigators in handling criminal matters that are neglected by law enforcement.

Criminal Case Types for Investigation

Arson Investigation

Murder Investigation

Homicide Investigation

Rape Investigation & Statutory Rape Investigation

Kidnapping Investigation

Burglary Investigation

Assault and Battery Investigation

Assault Investigation

Piracy Investigation

Crime Scene Investigation

Crime Scene Photos

Arrest Record Search

Criminal Record Search

Child Abuse Investigation

Elderly Abuse Investigation

Stalker Investigation

Identity Theft Investigation

Identity Fraud

Tax Fraud Investigation

Counterfeiting Investigation


Building a Criminal Case

The most common use of professional investigators in criminal work is trying to identify if a crime was committed and the specifics of that criminal activity, including who, what, when, where and why.

Police and federal law enforcement agents do not always follow-up promptly or fully on suspected criminal events, allowing valuable time to pass and the guilty party to escape.

A dedicated private detective will work tirelessly in trying to solve a crime and will do so using every tool at their disposal.

Additionally, if a case is solved, you will be sure that the investigator will have proof and documentation enough to satisfy the authorities, when following up on the criminal event for themselves.


Defending a Criminal Matter

Sometimes, a person is accused of, or even indicated for, a crime that they did not commit. Law enforcement will often not go out of their way to prove a person innocent. This is why innocent parties, who have been accused of criminal activity, can hire a private investigator to help clear their names.

Investigators can help establish an alibi, refute motive and even help to locate the real criminal who committed the crime.

Statistics show that private investigation specialists have a good chance of finding far more detailed information about the true committal of a crime, and therefore, helping their clients to earn an acquittal or simply have all charges dropped.


Criminal Investigation Advice

Criminal matters are highly sensitive investigation assignments, since they generally fall into the jurisdiction of proper law enforcement agencies.

Undertaking a criminal matter requires specific detective training and should be handled by a specialist, preferably with past law enforcement or criminal justice experience.

To learn more about how a criminal activity investigation can benefit you, contact a qualified private investigator who has the training and know-how to handle these important case assignments.




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