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Investigation Process in Plantation City, FL; Importance of Evidence in Criminal & Civil Cases

Investigation of an event or chain of events involves many facets. Collecting evidence for a civil case is different than that involved in criminal cases. The private investigators work under a contract with his client who helps define the goals and limitations of the investigation. Some situations provide information more of the nature of intelligence. As the private investigator may be under contract with an attorney trying to uncover exculpatory evidence to prove the innocents of a client, he may also be employed to gather information to mitigate risk in business dealings. In criminal investigations the elements of the crimes must be met, and evidence collected and submitted to support the elements of the crime. In civil cases the evidence must support or deny allegations of the client, rather they are the defendant or the plaintiff.

Importance of Evidence in Criminal Investigation

A word on evidence. There are more than one type of evidence and all are circumstantial. Physical evidence, documents and eyewitnesses are almost circumstantial and have to be in context with event. Take DNA, physical evidence collected in a homicide. DNA of a stranger’s DNA in the case of the deceased wife, is telling. But the DNA of the husband is irrelevant as he has access to the car and his DNA is expected to be present. TV and movies diminish circumstantial evidence, but in reality, all evidence has a circumstantial aspect in most cases. Criminal law is divided between property crimes and crimes against the person. Burglary is a property crime while robbery is a crime against a person. Crimes against public peace and safety are usually misdemeanors like loitering and causing a disturbance. Burglary is one of the most common crimes occurring in America today. From the urban to rural areas burglary is common. It is defined as the entry into a building illegally with intent to commit a crime especially theft. The investigator must prove:
• The person entered a building
• The entry was illegal, proven by forced entry or statement of the owner that the subject did not have permission to enter.
• With intent, usually proven by the circumstances present. Theft, the taking of the property of another with intent to deprive the owner use thereof. But a ex entering to batter a ex-spouse commits burglary.
Home evasion combines the elements of burglary but usually involve crimes committed against a person like battery or kidnapping as the resident is home at the time of what is usually a forcible entry.

Importance of Evidence in Civil Law Cases

In civil cases the evidence is there to support an allegation of some nature that taken under circumstances causes harm or loss to the plaintiff. A lot has to do with contractual obligations. Another goal is to mitigate risk. Many insurance companies retain specially qualified investigators to document industrial accidents and vehicular accidents. Of course, divorce cases and litigation include asset searches as well as evidence of wrongdoing. The law sets only a minimum standard of acceptable moral behavior.

Private Investigator & Security Services in Greater Miami, Sunny Isles, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Weston, Plantation City & Miami Gardens Florida

Private investigators must be flexible in investigating a multitude of events and situations. The primary restrictions on any investigation concern the privacy of the individual, for public law enforcement and the private investigator. Much of what occurs in entertainment, TV and movies, is blatantly illegal. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL can handle all of your private investigator and security services lawfully. Contact us today!

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