http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm Information and news for attorneys, PI's and the public. en-us Sat, 19 May 2012 18:01:58 -0400 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:44:00 -0400 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss elizabeth@investigatesc.com elizabeth@investigatesc.com elizabeth@investigatesc.com http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm no http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2012/2/20/TOP-5-WAYS-TO-DESTROY-YOUR-CHANCES-TO-PROVE-YOUR-SPOUSE-IS-CHEATING In our more than 50 years of combined experience in investigations, we’ve narrowed down the answers to the question “How can I destroy my case before it gets off the ground?” 1.     Tell them you’v... cheating spouse adultery investigation Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:44:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2012/2/20/TOP-5-WAYS-TO-DESTROY-YOUR-CHANCES-TO-PROVE-YOUR-SPOUSE-IS-CHEATING http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2011/3/17/Infidelity-The-Statistics One of the sensitive situations we face as investigators is the difficulty that clients have when they come to us suspicious of a loved one for infidelity. Be assured that you are not alone. Not only are we here to be of service as one of the top pri... adultery investigation Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:26:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2011/3/17/Infidelity-The-Statistics http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2011/3/17/Signs-of-Child-Abuse Child abuse is a difficult subject for many people to broach. It is especially difficult for a parent who suspects that their ex-spouse is the perpetrator of the abuse. But it is important to remember that child abuse does happen and if you have any ... Abuse and Neglect Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:22:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2011/3/17/Signs-of-Child-Abuse http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2011/3/17/Why-It-is-Best-to-Let-a-Professional-Handle-Your-Investigations You may feel that it is easier and more cost effective to do surveillance on your own. Or you may have a friend or family member who is willing to do this for you. We strongly recommend that you hire a professional. There are many pitfalls that come ... working with your investigator Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:21:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2011/3/17/Why-It-is-Best-to-Let-a-Professional-Handle-Your-Investigations http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2011/1/15/Suspicious-Minds-Infidelity-and-Adultery  Suspicions of infidelity or adultery can become a psychological nightmare. On the one hand you want to show that you implicitly trust your partner and you don't want to accuse them of something if you don't have incontrovertible proof. On the o... adultery investigation Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:51:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2011/1/15/Suspicious-Minds-Infidelity-and-Adultery http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2011/1/13/The-Importance-of-Digital-Forensics The field of digital forensics has become increasingly more important over the last few years as both the computer and the cellular market has grown. Digital forensics describes the process of going into a technological device such as a computer or a... Digital Forensics Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:05:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2011/1/13/The-Importance-of-Digital-Forensics http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/9/7/How-to-use-Surveillance-to-Prove-Abuse-or-Neglect-and-What-to-do-Next Undoubtedly, there are people you know and trust enough to allow them to babysit your children or care for a vulnerable adult in your home.  Sometimes that trust is based on personal knowledge, and other times it is based on the v... Abuse and Neglect Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:16:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/9/7/How-to-use-Surveillance-to-Prove-Abuse-or-Neglect-and-What-to-do-Next http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/9/3/If-he-confessed-why-have-a-trial "If he confessed, why have a trial?" How often have you heard (or even said) something similar?  As the economy has cut deeply into the budgets of court systems everywhere, lawyers, judges and citizens search desperately for solutions... False Confessions Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:40:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/9/3/If-he-confessed-why-have-a-trial http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/8/13/Digital-Ethics Pursuit Magazine publishes many fine articles for Private Investigations professionals. In many ways, the ethics issues for Private Detectives are similar to those facing attorneys.  Of course, an attorney who hires... digital ethics Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:23:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/8/13/Digital-Ethics http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/7/23/Cut-Fraudulent-Claims-Short-with-Early-PI-Involvement Often, by the time we get involved in a claim, there are complications due to the passage of time since the claim was made.  Missed opportunities abound.  In this article from www.WorkersCompensation.com entitled "New Ways a Priva... Fraudulent Claims Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:00:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/7/23/Cut-Fraudulent-Claims-Short-with-Early-PI-Involvement http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/7/22/Press-Release   Local SC Private Investigator to Chair the SC Bar-CLE Committee     Contact: Brian Stillinger, Byrd, Stillinger & Associates 803-400-1974    or Emily Wright, Option Media 803-767-4817   FOR IMMEDIATE... SC Bar Association Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:08:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/7/22/Press-Release http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/7/8/Should-you-trust-eyewitness-identification Take a look at this article on a recent heinous crime where eyewitnesses gave vastly different descriptions of a single perpetrator.  It's natural to want to believe a victim when they say they know who attacked them, but we need to be careful.&... Criminal Defense, eyewitness identification, DNA Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:08:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/7/8/Should-you-trust-eyewitness-identification http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/7/2/How-to-Report-Insurance-Fraud--and-Why Todays press release from the SC Insurance News Service reports on a guilty plea by a Lexington man charged with insurance fraud.  His claim was "only" a little over $2000.  Why report on this?  Because it is the ac... reporting insurance fraud Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:16:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/7/2/How-to-Report-Insurance-Fraud--and-Why http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/6/28/New-Rates-and-Specials-Help-Domestic-Clients At Byrd, Stillinger & Associates, we understand that when our services are needed, clients are facing a wide variety of emotional, practical and financial concerns.  The prospect of a possible divorce, a change in custody or alimony brings w... rates and specials Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:15:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/6/28/New-Rates-and-Specials-Help-Domestic-Clients http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/6/21/Excellent-articles-on-Computer-Forensics-for-Lawyers Digital data mining is increasingly important, and lawyers are not always the most tech-savvy folks out there.  Here is a link to 4 articles that give you the basics and a little more.  Highly recommended for lawyers and anyone interested i... Digital Forensics Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:51:00 -0400 http://investigatesc.com/Blog/index.cfm/2010/6/21/Excellent-articles-on-Computer-Forensics-for-Lawyers