No.
A PI must follow the same trespassing laws as any citizen and cannot enter restricted or private property without consent.

Only if the PI has legal ownership or written consent from the vehicle owner.
Tracking someone without consent is illegal.

Florida is a two-party consent state.
A PI cannot record audio without the consent of everyone involved.

Yes, but only for a lawful purpose.
This includes court cases, fraud, missing persons, employment, or safety concerns.
It must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Yes.
A PI can conduct surveillance, background checks, and documentation to support custody claims.

Yes, if it was gathered legally.
Video, photos, logs, and witness statements are all admissible when collected properly.

Yes.
Operating unlicensed is a criminal offense.
Clients should always verify a PI’s Class C license.

No.
A PI’s job is to gather facts objectively — not to bias the investigation.

Absolutely.
Client identity, details, and evidence are protected under Florida confidentiality laws.

Never.
PIs must refuse cases involving stalking, harassment, hacking, breaking into accounts, or any unlawful intent.

No.
No PI can legally or ethically promise a specific outcome.
They guarantee effort, professionalism, and lawful investigative work.

No.
Discretion is a core ethical requirement.
Subjects are never informed unless legally required.

Yes.
PI work is fact-gathering — not taking emotional sides.

Yes.
If a case is unsafe, unethical, or illegal, the investigator is required to decline it.

Most cases can begin same day once the intake form and retainer are completed.

Prices vary based on the case, hours, travel, and equipment.
Every case is unique and requires a consultation.

Clients receive updates through secure communication — phone, email, or a report summary.

• Full name

• Photo (if available)

• Description of the situation

• Vehicle details

• Known addresses or locations

• Dates/times of concern

• Date and time logs

• Detailed observations

• Photos and videos (when possible and legal)

• Investigator notes

Yes.
PIs often testify as witnesses to support the findings of their investigation.

Yes, within the boundaries of the law.
PIs use OSINT, databases, surveillance, and investigative techniques to locate individuals.

Yes.
As long as the search complies with state privacy laws.

Results are extremely accurate when using multiple database sources and verification steps.

Anywhere from minutes to days, depending on the person’s digital footprint and lifestyle.

No.
Surveillance is discreet and professionally conducted.

Yes, but often requires coordination with a licensed PI in that state.

Yes — investigations follow the subject’s schedule, not the PI’s.

The investigator waits.
Surveillance is a patience-based operation.

No.
This is a felony.
Only lawful digital investigation is performed.

• Social media analysis

• OSINT

• Online behavior patterns

• Public database checks

• Reputation research

Without naming restricted platforms:
PIs use professional investigative databases, public records, mapping tools, and lawful OSINT software.