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If someone you know found out you had a PI look into them and they know someone in the police and they would have them look into you is that legal?
Asked on Dec 16th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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If someone you know found out you had a PI look into them and they have friends and family who work for the state police department and said they would have them look into you is that legal? I should say she works for the local police in other state all of them do?
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Yes, it is legal to investigate another person unless the investigation violates some law like wiretapping, trespass, defamation, breach of peace, violation of privacy, etc. Good luck.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2017 at 5:52 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900
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Just what is illegal about looking into you? Was a background check conducted without your approval? You need to be a bit more specific.
Answered on May 23rd, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Usually the police can't check up on the records for private persons. However it would be legal for the other person to hire their own PI.
Answered on Dec 18th, 2012 at 1:33 PM
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Generally a private investigator is free to look at anyone they are paid to look into. As for the police, they are supposed to do what is within their official duty, and did not use their office for private purposes.
Answered on Dec 18th, 2012 at 7:09 AM