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Jeffrey M. Reichart, president of Reichart & Associates Investigative Services, LLC, owns the Reichart & Associates Investigative Services, LLC website and Philadelphia Private Investigator blog. All content contained on this site or blog is solely for reference purposes.
No information contained on this site should be considered legal advice.
Reichart & Associates Investigative Services, LLC, and its official blog, Philadelphia Private Investigator, does not offer legal advice, and any information contained on our website www.privateinvestigatorsphiladelphia.com or this blog is solely intended to be informational based on the investigative experiences and opinions of the site owner, or reference.
Please do not contact our agency if you are in need of legal advice.
Reichart & Associates Investigative Services, LLC, provides attorney support for criminal defense and civil litigation cases. Our role consist of gathering evidence through interviews, research, surveillance, and other methods to provide attorneys with the information needed to defend a case.
Although it is not necessary to contact an attorney prior to the commencement of an investigation in cases such as cheating spouses, child custody, alimony and cohabitation, etc., it is strongly recommended. Many clients choose to confirm any suspicions they have by hiring a private investigator to gather potential evidence prior to contacting an attorney, which is common and acceptable. But only an attorney can advise you on how the law applies to your specific case.
Our agency will only answer questions related to investigative procedures.
When contacting a private investigator, limit your questions to their experience and capabilities. A private investigator may provide information on the law as it relates to investigative procedures, or as a matter of general reference. For instance, if a client requests that a private investigator place a recording device on their phone to gather evidence, the investigator may tell you this cannot be done because it violates state and/or federal wiretap laws. Or, if a client is merely making a general inquiry about the law, an investigator might point you in the direction of a reference resource such as a website, which is available to anyone.
Consider an attorney to address legal questions related to your specific case.
The Internet is a great resource but if you are not familiar with civil or criminal procedures, or specific case law, you can be at a great disadvantage if you try to navigate the legal system on your own. Most attorneys offer free consultations, and speaking with one might save you a lot of aggravation. Interpreting the law can be extremely complex and should be reserved for those who are licensed and skilled in dong so.
In short, private investigators can assist you with gathering evidence so long as it is done legally and ethically, even without attorney involvement. They are limited in what references can be made to the law, generally how it applies to investigative procedures. However, licensed practicing attorneys should give you legal advice. In some cases, there are private investigators that are also attorneys. Reichart & Associates Investigative Services, LLC, does not currently employ attorneys as investigators.
Hopefully, the information in this and all other posts will assist you in understanding the role of the private investigator. All content contained on this site, blog, or all other social media site (i.e Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc.) owned by Jeffrey M. Reichart and Reichart & Associates Investigative Services, LLC, is purely reference, and is never intended, nor should it ever be considered legal advice.
Jeffrey M. Reichart, President
Reichart & Associates Investigative Services, LLC
Philadelphia Cheating Spouse Investigators
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