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It is the mission of FULLCIRCLE INVESTIGATIONS INC. to maintain an unbiased work ethic and to provide assistance to both defense and prosecution departments as well as private individuals involved in criminal and civil litigation. It is our investigators' training that they look for gaps or holes in the body of evidence in many types of background and subrogation cases and use those as a basis for conducting further investigation. The crime scene may be re-examined, or witnesses may be interviewed again for the purpose of double-checking their testimony. The ability to discuss additional options and assign additional methods of investigation with trained professionals is very valuable to trial lawyers. Furthermore, we assist with wildfire investigations, which may include determining the origin and cause of the fire, capturing digital images of the fire scene, and interviewing key witnesses and fire officials. In addition to extensive record searches, videography, evidence preservation, and removal, wildfire investigations may also include thorough and timely written reports that document the findings.
Whether you are seeking a runaway teen, a missing relative, a kidnapped person young or old, a lost love, birth parents, former classmates, or a deadbeat parent, sometimes you need professional assistance to find a person, especially if they don’t want to be found. A missing persons investigation is just that – a search to find someone who is missing. The professional investigator conducts investigations that can, if needed, deliver court-admissible evidence.
Police do the best they can with the resources and time they have, and if law enforcement needs to be involved, they often have time constraints before they’re allowed to begin a missing person investigation. However, if you feel that something needs to be done immediately while waiting for the law enforcement time constraint, a professional private investigator will start searching right away and keep searching until such time we can liaison with law enforcement to share any information obtained if the missing person is not located prior.
AGENT OF COUNCIL & The 6th Amendment
In all criminal prosecutions regardless of prosecution or defense, "the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense”.
A prosecutor has a critical role in the legal system and must abide by certain ethical standards and legal principles to ensure fairness and justice. Some key obligations include:
- Upholding Justice: A prosecutor's primary duty is to seek justice, not merely to secure convictions. They must act in the interest of fairness and truth.
- Respecting Legal and Ethical Standards: Prosecutors must follow the law, court procedures, and professional codes of ethics. This includes disclosing evidence, even if it may favor the defense (a concept known as "Brady disclosure").
- Avoiding Conflicts of Interest: They must remain impartial and avoid any situation that could compromise their judgment or integrity.
- Ensuring Fair Trials: Prosecutors have a responsibility to respect the rights of defendants, including the right to a fair trial, and must refrain from using improper tactics.
- Respect for Victims and Witnesses: They must treat victims, witnesses, and all involved parties with dignity and respect, ensuring their rights are protected throughout the legal process.
A criminal defense lawyer’s duty is to determine, not in some moral sense, but from a knowledge of all the facts and applicable law, whether the prosecution can establish guilt in law. The defendant may feel guilty, but this is not relevant.
A lawyer needs to know as much as possible about the character and background of witnesses to take advantage of impeachment. If there existed eyewitnesses, the lawyer needs to know conditions at the scene that may have affected the witness’s opportunity as well as their capacity for observation.
Effective investigation by the lawyer has an important bearing on competent representation at trial, for without a suitable investigation the lawyer is not in a position to make the best use of such mechanisms during cross-examination or impeachment of adverse witnesses at trial, or to conduct plea discussions successfully.
Private Investigators acting as AGENT OF COUNCIL for attorneys to assist in their duty to investigate need to possess sharp investigative abilities, attention to detail and strong research talents. They should be skilled in conducting interviews, analyzing evidence, and evaluating the credibility of witnesses. In addition, they must have a deep understanding of legal procedures, laws and regulations of the state and county relevant to the cases they assist.
NLADA Guidelines for Criminal Defense Representation
“Counsel has a duty to conduct an independent investigation regardless of the accuser's admissions or statements to the lawyer of facts constituting guilt. The investigation should be conducted as promptly as possible.)” Guideline 4.1
(National Legal Aid & Defender Association, Guideline 4.1)
The NLADA states …
- Counsel has a duty to investigate a case before recommending that a guilty plea be taken or sought.
- Counsel may not sit idly by, thinking that investigation would be futile.
- Investigation is necessary for proper legal advice to the client.
- Investigators have special training that allows them to do a better job.
DUTIES OF A CDI
The duties of the Criminal Defense Investigator Specialist (CDI) will depend on the case assignment by the legal counsel. These should include efforts to secure information in the possession of the prosecution and law enforcement authorities, often called discovery. Getting an understanding of the allegations (charges) against the defendant, and requesting discovery documents to include Arrest Affidavit, Witness statements, etc., is often the beginning.
Using good ethics and investigative techniques, the CDI can often utilize 6 major components:
- Investigative Case Review & Analysis
- The Defendant Interview
- Crime Scene Inspection
- Background Investigations
- Witness Interviews
- Report of Investigation & Testifying
Many times, a CDI during document reviews or witness interviews, can identify inconsistencies and discrepancies while checking truths for veracity. The CDI may identify leads to pursue or find impeachable information regarding a witness. A CDI may locate evidence missed during the investigation.
If you are legal counsel and need assistance, feel free to contact us by filling out Submittal Form 4.
Our Client Services focuses on cases for individuals and families including high profile custody cases. These services help to bring into view the truth in matters that are very personal and painful to the client, which need to be handled with the discreetness and privacy that FULLCIRCLE INVESTIGATIONS is known for. When you need the truth and want to end the fear and anxiety of the unknown, whether you need a Workshop or Transportation service investigated as well to ensure they are legitimate and safe for your children, we are a phone call away.
In addition to providing professional investigation services, FULLCIRCLE Investigators also provides investigations for workers' compensation claims, fraud, and subrogation. As part of our claim verification process, we work directly with our clients to verify the validity of their claims. Our team will assist in investigating what occurred, determining the legality of the incident, and identifying the responsible parties. Unfortunately, insurance fraud is a much more widespread issue than most people realize. In the event that you are concerned that you have been a victim of insurance fraud or if you are a company seeking to investigate an alleged fraudulent claim, we can assist you. We're happy to assist in a variety of insurance-related matters, including:
Debugging is a significant part of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and a necessary step to ensure overall safety and security of an individual. That is why, we offer our expert debugging services to both private as well as corporate clients.
Debugging is a process of identification and neutralization of bugs installed in the premises of an organization, home, vehicle, or any other electronic device used by an individual including cameras. This process aims to assist in protecting the confidential information of the individual from further leakage.
We sweep with equipment charting the environment for threats within the frequency bands associated. And demodulate (extract) the signals to detect active and non-active devices. This includes telecommunications, carrier current, thermal analysis, and much more. Debugging is known by different names like bug sweeping and electronic surveillance sweep.
Visit our Eavesdropping page and Blog Articles for further information on TSCM Bug sweeps.
The effectiveness of any surveillance countermeasure is dependent on the threat level and the user’s ability to properly deploy the appropriate countermeasure.
We deploy and locate countermeasures for electronic eavesdropping detection, or technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM)
• RF (Radio Signals)
• GSM, CDMA, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi and WiMax Transmitters
• GPS Tracker locating. For vehicle tracking installation (available when permitted by law) — Call for pricing.
• Wireless Cameras & Hidden Spy Camera detection
• Executive Suites & homes
• Conference Rooms
• Board Meetings
• Boats & Planes
• Private Homes
• Business offices, Bathrooms and dressing rooms for client or patron safety.
In some investigative cases, people need to be followed, monitored and documented. At FULLCIRCLE investigations, we employ experienced surveillance investigators with proven success records to bring clients the best video and photographic evidence available on the market.
Suspecting that you have a cheating spouse can make you question your own sanity. The idea of spousal surveillance can make some people as nervous as their spouse’s unfaithfulness. It’s difficult to go about your own life when you suspect your spouse or significant other of cheating. You can’t focus on your job, children, or other obligations because you’re devastated by the possible betrayal that you suspect is going on right under your nose. If you need proof but cannot get that information yourself, or are afraid to get caught in the attempt, professional investigators at FULLCIRCLE will collect evidence in a thorough and confidential investigation, from the beginning to the end, completing the full circle. Professional investigations begin with you, the client. Be prepared, you will be asked to provide information about your spouse’s behaviors, schedule, alleged whereabouts, changes in their routine, and typical means of communication. The more details you can provide, the more cost-effective, thorough, and careful the investigation will be.
We offer California POST certified Background investigations to state and local agencies as well as small to large businesses. We assist our clients tailoring your background investigation needs personally, with pre-employment screening checks, vetting potential business partners and vendors, to comprehensive due diligence investigations, reputational and financial background checks, and Renter Background checks to name a few.
When potential threats to your safety or privacy arise from strangers, coworkers or former employees, and even from old relationships, we have had excellent success in helping to identify the person, document the conduct and uncover their background and prior misdeeds. That knowledge alone has helped to protect many clients. In other situations, we can help facilitate formal intervention via the courts and law enforcement.
Our Company consists of not only licensed private investigators, but registered process servers as well. We make effort to serve legal documents on your behalf. This includes subpoenas, court orders, and many other legal documents. Our team of investigators and process servers work diligently to locate persons that are difficult to find. Contact our office for pricing and quotes.
If you’re already in the development of litigation, you and your attorney could gain valuable information from an asset search to advise your case. Lawsuits are about justice, and they’re often about money. Asset searches provide answers about a person’s financial standing, sometimes confirming pre-litigation whether it’s worth your time, effort, and expense to sue them at all. By commissioning asset searches, you can save significantly on legal fees if you determine that pursuing litigation will not be worthwhile, particularly in a small claims court.
Besides litigation, there are other reasons to hire an investigator for asset searches, some of which are divorce proceedings, child support, fraud, probate cases, vendor screening, or contractor screening.
Different types of asset searches can include Resident history, Vehicle ownership, Property ownership, employment history, and business ownership to name a few.
Our Investigators are also compliant with California Penal Code 1299 for bail enforcement and fugitive recovery, and are trained by the industry's leading bail agent training schools in California. We have years of experience and work with many bail agents throughout California to apprehend bail defendants. We offer California Penal Code 847.5 court services, surveillance, and pickup assistance for out of state Bail companies and attorneys, that have had their fugitive skip to California, once a Judge signs off and authorizes a bench warrant.
It’s illegal for anyone other than law enforcement with proper documentation to enter California, apprehend, and take across state lines out of California, without first Being PC 1299 compliant and gaining assistance with PC 847.5 signed documentation by a judge. You may be charged for kidnapping as well as various other charges.
Note: We do not offer bail services nor are we a bail bond company.
Have you found someone you would like to date but not sure about them or if he or she is telling the truth about themselves?
We perform relationship background investigations which may help you.