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We all should know that obtaining cell phone records of someone else is illegal. What many want to know is the exact section of law which prohibits it. This would pertain to attempting to get them, getting them, possessing and retaining them – anything and everything pertaining to them.
See H.R. 4709: Law Enforcement and Phone Privacy Protection Act of 2006,
and S. 2178: Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2006.
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Video voyeur laws exist in all 50 States, making it illegal to capture images of a person’s private areas without consent. In some states the crime is a felony while in others classify the crime as a gross misdemeanor. State law provides citizens with a “reasonable expectation” of privacy.
Pictures or videos taken when people are disrobing in private, or believe they’re in private, are illegal.
For example, it’s reasonable to expect privacy in a bathroom, or standing in line at a store. Both places are areas where images of private parts would not normally be captured.
A number of cases in recent news:
Patrick Culmer, a 32-year-old Sacramento man, was sentenced in February to five days jail and ordered to complete a sex addiction program after pleading guilty for attempting to take images under the door of a fitting room where a woman was undressing.
Ty Standley, 35, was arrested in August after Sears store security said he followed a 10-year-old girl around at the Altamonte Mall. A jury found a Deltona man guilty Thursday night of snapping pictures up girl’s skirt while she tied her shoes.
Terry Kristin Rauh, a 43-year-old teacher, is free on bail following his arrest in April on 10 counts of video voyeurism stemming from images found on an iPod of adult co-workers in the unisex bathroom of the teacher’s lounge. He maintains his innocence and formal charges have yet to be filed.
Patrick Wayne Flannigan, 42, was arrested by police on May 20 for violating a restraining order, coercion, and videoing an ex-girlfriend without her knowledge while she performed a sex act. He was caught when he sent the images to her.
Dr. Vincent Pacienza, 54, was found guilty on the felony charge of Unlawful Surveillance in the Second Degree. He faces up to four years in prison at his July 30 sentencing. Pacienza, a cardiologist, will also face medical misconduct charges that may result in the suspension, or revocation, of his medical license. After serving jail time, he will be registered as a sex offender for 10 years.
If you have questions regarding illegal video, or photo, surveillance, please contact one of MSI’s detectives via e-mail or us call toll-free at (888)338-4545.
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There are numerous reasons for hiring a private investigator, ranging from Infidelity, Asset Search, Locating People to Business Investigations, Theft, and Background Checks. Private Investigators conduct services that we, as citizens, have no background on, like surveillance, counter-surveillance, and electronic monitoring.
Investigative agencies are comprised of individuals with various levels of expertise; many have conducted some of high profile investigations, and each investigation requires an expert with different talents.
20 Plus Reasons to Hire a Private Investigator:
There’s no way to predict if you’ll need a professional investigator, so the best advice is to remember that a Private Investigator may be the key to solving your problems.
Should you have questions, or need investigative services, please don’t hesitate to contact us. If we can’t help you, we’ll put you in touch with someone who can
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There are events in your life that are causing a good deal of stress to you, and/or your loved ones. You could be dealing with infidelity, a missing person, theft at your business, or crimes such as vandalism, stalking, or assault. So, you decide that maybe it’s time to hire a Private Investigator. If you’ve come to this juncture, it’s usually an indicator that law enforcement cannot help, or it’s a matter in which they aren’t making progress.
Once you’ve come to the decision that you need help, you’ll be confronted by the fact that you have no idea where to start. Like millions of other people, contacting a private investigator is outside their realm of past experiences.
A quick trip online will probably yield quite a few results (depending where you live), but then what? How do you choose the right private investigator for you?
An easy way to find an investigator is through an attorney’s office. Attorneys use different investigators depending on the type of law they practice, and their current cases. If you need an investigator familiar with financial investigations, find an attorney that practices financial law.
Law offices are good sources because you may be able to find information on the PI’s track record, history, reliability, and etc. If you don’t have friends that practice law, the next best place to start is the BBB. Look for investigators with a long history with the BBB, and those who have A+ ratings.
If both of these courses become dead-ends, it’s up to you do conduct your own search for the PI that will best match your needs.
Needless to say, hiring an investigator means that your life is emotionally trying. You may be in physical danger, a victim of fraud, or fighting a custody battle. Yet, as difficult as this time may be, hiring the best investigator to handle your affairs is crucial.
As with any service-based profession, there are talented PI’s, and those who are run-of-the-mill; the handling of your affairs in a professional, discreet, and timely manner depends on the choice you make.
What questions should you ask? First and foremost, don’t base your decision on price, and don’t ask how much services cost as your first question, but save it for last. Otherwise, you’ll be focused on cost and not what the investigator is asking you.
You will need to explain your situation to the PI in a detailed, calm and professional manner so that they understand what you need, and the circumstances that surround this goal. Investigations can be tricky, especially if they’re done correctly, keeping your privacy and identity protected.
Good investigators will ask numerous, detailed questions about the goal of the investigation and circumstances that surround it.
The investigator should inquire whether are lawyers involved, and if you are acting with their consent. You may think that hiring an investigator is the best way to get the job done, but your council may have a good reason not to agree.
Questions that you should ask include:
Make the time to contact the BBB and Chamber of Commerce. See if there are any regulatory agencies to confirm the investigator’s status to determine the solidity of their reputation. Don’t rule out an investigator if they’ve had complaints against them; since you’re dealing with the law, there are bound to be negative reviews, and even lawsuits.
Ensure that you have a solid understanding of the complaint. Honest PI’s realize that you will be checking on them, and if they’re able, they will disclose the details.
If you find that you’re satisfied, talk price. If you feel uncomfortable, move on to the next investigator. After a couple of interview, you’ll know when a professional is speaking to you, and when one isn’t.
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