Can Evidence From a PI Be Used in Court?
Whether a PI's findings can be used in court depends on how the evidence was gathered and the rules of the proceeding. This article explains the concepts — not legal advice.
Local PI Compass
Clear, honest guides to hiring a private investigator.
Local PI Compass
Clear, honest guides to hiring a private investigator.
Category Legal Boundaries
What private investigators can and cannot legally do: privacy concepts, GPS tracking rules, and court evidence.
GPS Tracking, Phone Records, and Privacy: What the Law Says as Concepts
GPS devices and phone records are where investigative curiosity meets privacy law. This article explains the consent and ownership concepts — and why the rules vary by state.
What Private Investigators Cannot Do: Common Misconceptions
Fiction gives investigators near-magical powers. This article corrects the common misconceptions — describing prohibited methods as concepts to avoid, never as instructions.
What Private Investigators Can Legally Do
Private investigators work within legal boundaries that vary by state. This explainer describes the lawful methods as concepts — observation, public records, interviews — without how-to instructions.