When Would a Private Investigator Be Used to Strengthen a Client’s Defense?

By Robert Arentz | Published on September 7, 2011 | 0 Comments

Phoenix fraud defense attorney Robert Arentz will do anything it takes to protect the rights of his clients. In some instances, that means going as far as hiring private investigators to gather evidence that can be used to strengthen his clients’ cases in court.

Whether or not Arentz uses a private investigator depends first and foremost on whether there is any outside information that is needed to ensure the success of a particular client’s case. Speaking from his office, Robert Arentz and Associates in Phoenix, the fraud defense attorney says private investigators can be used to gather evidence in all types of legal situations.

This type of outside evidence can come into play in many different types of cases, from basic criminal defense to drug crimes and even fraud, explains the Phoenix defense attorney. An attorney and his paralegals can only do so much on their own, which is why outside private investigators can be a great resource for any criminal defense attorney.

Although it would be impossible for Arentz to say exactly which types of cases can benefit from the use of a qualified investigator, he has utilized these professionals in the past in cases where additional witness testimony was necessary. For example, an investigator may be able to locate a witness from a restaurant who saw how much the defendant drank before getting into a car and driving home. This witness’ testimony could be key in a case where Arentz was defending a person who was accused of a driving under the influence of alcohol, especially if the witness saw that the defendant only had a single beer over the course of an hour-long dinner. Private investigators can also be used in serious felony cases.

Arentz says that he also calls upon accident re-constructionists to help lay out exactly how a particular crime or automobile accident may have gone down.

When looking for someone who is willing to go the extra mile in this regard, Arentz recommends sticking to law firms that are willing to put actual attorneys on the phone. Law firms that prevent potential clients from speaking directly to attorneys, and direct their calls to salespeople or paralegals instead, should usually be avoided whenever possible.

Arentz says that a person who is being charged with a serious crime like a DUI or fraud in Phoenix needs a defense attorney who will handle the case with the vigor and aggressiveness that is necessary in Arizona’s tough legal system. For more information, contact Arentz and schedule a consultation.

*Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. You should not rely on this article as a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances, and you should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Publication of this article and your receipt of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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