Legal Question in Constitutional Law in California

Private Investigator wants me to answer his questions

Since June 15, 2001, A Private Investigator has been calling my residence and leaving his business card on my front door with instructions to contact him immediately.

There are 5 adults that live in this house. The Investigator has not indicated specifically in his telephone calls or visits to my house who he wants to talk with or the nature of his investigation.

I have talked with my Wife,Son,Daughter and Sister-in-Law, and all have said that there is no reason why they would be the focus of an investigation and that includes myself.

Questions:

1. What are my legal options for communicating with a PI?

2. Am I legally required to answer his questions whether it be verbal or written?

3. If I decide to call or write him, what information should I give?

4. Are Private Investigators required by law to state the reason[s] for their

investigation?


Asked on 7/08/01, 10:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Cortson Law Office of Michael D. Cortson, Esq.

Re: Private Investigator wants me to answer his questions

You don't have to speak with anyone you don't want to. The PI doesn't have to tell you anything about who hired him or why. I would just ignore the PI. If you haven't done anything or witnessed anything, I don't know why he would still pester you. If you are curious you can call him and see what its all about. If he won't tell you, just hang up and forget about it.

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Answered on 7/09/01, 12:14 pm


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