The Art of Investigating James PetrieA North Carolina investigator applies his portrait-painting skills to defend a client accused of theft. I was recently...
Private Investigators and Preservation Letters Steven MasonPreservation/spoliation letters are a vital tool to prevent evidence from being destroyed in civil and criminal cases. Read More
Aspiring Criminal Defense Investigators: Prepare for the Storm. Mike SpencerEx-crime beat reporter and veteran defense investigator Mike Spencer gives hopefuls a heads up about what the job entails. Read More
GOYAKOD: Get off Your @$$ and Knock On Doors…Maybe Steve KoenigI've always thought being there in person was the ONLY effective way to handle witness interviews. And then came COVID. Read More
Why Every Criminal Case Needs Mitigation Victoria RuskMitigation investigations—the "why" behind the crime—are an essential part of a fair justice system. Read More
Op-Ed: But I Don’t Wanna Do It! Clay KahlerWe can't refuse cases just because they make us uncomfortable. Even the guilty and despicable deserve a strong defense. Read More
Weekly Briefing 071320 Hal HumphreysHow I Became a Criminal Defense Investigator: Another Origin Story Read More
Investigating Transdermal Alcohol Monitor Cases Guest AuthorA call from a client about a new alcohol monitoring technology opens a whole new avenue of defense work for one private investigations firm. Read More