Frequently Asked Questions

Magna Investigative Group offers a wide range of private investigation services, including but not limited to criminal defense investigations, surveillance, background checks, missing persons investigations, infidelity investigations, and fraud investigations.

This is one the most frequently asked questions, but there is no exact answer. The cost of hiring Magna Investigative Group varies depending on the type and scope of the investigation. Please contact us for a free consultation and quote.

The duration of an investigation depends on a number of factors, including the type of investigation and the complexity of the case. We will provide you with an estimated timeline after assessing your case.

Whether it is worth it to hire a private investigator depends on the specific situation and the individual’s goals. Private investigators can provide valuable information and evidence in cases such as infidelity, child custody disputes, TSCM Bug sweeps, and fraud investigations. However, the cost of hiring a private investigator should be weighed against the potential benefits and the individual’s budget. 

While some investigations have taken us to other areas of Alabama, and even out of state, we primarily focus on North Alabama. We serve clients in Huntsville, Decatur, Athens, Florence, Cullman, Scottsboro, and all surrounding areas. 

A licensed private investigator in Alabama must be 21 years old, cannot have been convicted of any crime of moral turpitude or felony, and must pass an extensive examination.  Examination included a detailed written exam, fingerprinting, and background check. 

Sure, you could do that, but that person you hire is likely breaking the law in Alabama. By law, a private investigator must be licensed and is hired for a fee to obtain information regarding the habits, conduct, whereabouts or trustworthiness of people, among other things. If that unlicensed person does anything illegal, or crosses a line ethically, you could be liable.

Absolutely not! Private investigators do not have ANY police powers whatsoever. In most cases, private investigators do not have any more power than the average citizen does, but we do have the tools, technology, and experience that set us apart from average citizens. 

Any private investigator who guarantees certain results is not being honest. We can guarantee that we will do everything within our legal abilities to find the answers you need, but we cannot guarantee it will be the results you suspect or believe to be true. A good private investigator will understand the expectations of a client, and they will clarify if the client has unreasonable expectations. 

For example, if someone suspects their spouse is cheating and hires a private investigator to follow them for a full day. The investigator may get evidence of cheating, confirming the client's suspicions.  But, in some cases, the spouse is not cheating, or maybe they are just not cheating on that particular day, so there is no evidence to be gathered during that time.