Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How will ODI be able to respond to the particulars of my case?
Q. How does ODI make use of high tech investigative tools?
Q. What areas does ODI specialize in?
Q. Does ODI provide computer crime support for both individuals as well as businesses?
Q. What other types of cases does ODI handle?
Q. How will ODI handle any evidence for my case?
Q. Can I handle my own evidence for the case?
Q. What is the difference between interviews and interrogations?
Q. How does ODI handle interviews and interrogations?
Q. How will ODI be able to respond to the particulars of my case?
A. At ODI we recognize that different clients and cases have unique requirements. Your particular concerns and specific needs determine how we build our team of talented and experienced personnel. Should the need arise we have access to a pool of seasoned investigators who are experts in their fields. If necessary, former NSA, FBI, CIA and other investigative specialists will lend their years of training and knowledge to the resolution of your case.
Q. How does ODI make use of high tech investigative tools?
A. We are committed to maintaining our advantage in this technologically driven world while also recognizing the need for the old values of hard work, tenacity, and integrity. The ODI surveillance team utilizes over $100,000 in high-tech covert surveillance equipment and executes 21st century in-field tactics.
As life's complexities increase, so does the need for specialization and high tech capabilities tempered with wisdom. A lone investigator working with limited resources, knowledge, and experience is at a tremendous disadvantage in today's specialized, high tech world. We recognize these limitations and offer a creative alternative: an investigative team tailored to your needs, which blends the old and the new: experienced, seasoned investigators and the use of state of the art, high tech investigative tools. This approach gives Old Dominion Investigations a clear advantage.
Q. What areas does ODI specialize in?
A. While Old Dominion Investigations is capable of handling a wide range of cases, our specialties consist of:
- Computer Crime
- White Collar Crime
- Fraud & Embezzlement
- Video Documentation
Q. Does ODI provide computer crime support for both individuals as well as businesses?
A. Yes. Old Dominion Investigations is capable of handling computer crime cases taking place in the home and the business. Please see our section on computer crime for a more detailed explanation.
Q. What other types of cases does ODI handle?
A. Old Dominion Investigations possesses the ability to assist you in a wide variety of cases including, but not limited to,
- Custom Attorney Support Services
- Computer Crimes/Fraud
- Electronic Surveillance
- Legal Investigations
- Insurance Investigations
- Vetting
- Malpractice/Unethical Conduct
- Personal Injury/Negligence
- Real Estate Fraud
- Workers Compensation
- Wrongful Death
If your type of case is not listed here, feel free to contact us to schedule a free initial consultation where we can assess our ability to take your case. If we are not able to accept your case, we will gladly provide you with the contact information of another investigative firm with expertise in you type of case.
Q. How will ODI handle any evidence for my case?
A. Old Dominion Investigations will treat your case evidence in the most professional way possible. Whether this evidence is documents, video, or computer files, we guarantee that the integrity of the evidence will not be compromised. At ODI we pride ourselves in handling your case with care, paying close attention to such details as evidence preservation.
Documents. It is not unusual for an entire case to hinge on the authenticity of a single document. If this evidence is properly handled and investigated it may become the crucial component in securing a conviction or revealing a perpetrator. Our document examination services employ modern techniques to detect such things as indented writing, fradulent signatures, altered contracts, obliterations, and counterfeiting. We apply procedures that are as non-intrusive as possible and preserve the document for further forensic examinations.
Video: Old Dominion Investigations utilizes state of the art video documenting technology. If the particulars of your case require video surveillance or documentations you can be assured that skilled video technicians will be focused on gathering video in the most professional and timely manner.
Computer Files: Many crimes in today's technologically driven world rely on computers. At Old Dominion Investigations we possess the knowledge and expertise to perform forensic analysis on a computer hard drive. Our computer staff is highly trained in extracting the information from a computer in a way that will stand up in court.
Q. Can I handle my own evidence for the case?
A. Clients and their attorneys are discouraged from undertaking an amateur examination of the documentary evidence. This may inhibit or perhaps even destroy the evidence's potential. Our document examination services employ modern techniques to provide you with reassurance that we will proceed in a professional and effective manner.
Q. Once my case has been initiated with ODI, what can I do to ensure the remainder of the case runs smoothly?
A. Please see Tips Before You Proceed.
Q. Once I have gone through the legal process, won my case, and obtained a substantial judgment, will ODI help me with asset tracking if needed?
A. If getting what is owed to you is important, we can help. Old Dominion Investigations' expert staff gets results so that you can have peace of mind and relax. We can track down hidden assets and expose the other party's intent to hide these assets from the court. In many cases, the other party would much rather settle with you than be forced into producing these records publicly for other creditors to find as well.
Q. What is the difference between interviews and interrogations?
A. Interviews can be distinguished from interrogating in that interviews are generally done in a relaxed manner and without any form of accusation being stated. The interviewer usually seeks the freely given testimony of various people, whereas an interrogation generally focuses on a suspect during the accusatory stage of an investigation.
Q. How does ODI handle interviews and interrogations?
A. Interviewing people is one of the methods of gathering information most widely used by investigative personnel. It is not uncommon for an investigator to spend days interviewing people in connection with one particular case. Old Dominion Investigations has on staff an individual who is certified as an instructor in the art of interviews and interrogations. He has over fifteen years of experience in this field. At Old Dominon Investigations we realize the importance of conducting interviews that are instrumental in the solving and finalizing of the cases before us. We take pride in the form and substance of the statements we secure, thereby insuring the statement's acceptance in a court of law.
On the surface, the interviewing of people appears to be an easy task that requires little qualification on the part of the investigator. On the contrary, interviews must be carefully planned and the people carefully approached if successful results are to be realized. Prior to conducting interviews, the investigator must familiarize himself with every aspect of the case and exactly what he intends to learn. It is important that prior thought be given to who is to be interviewed, what information each person may be in possession of, and what is the most logical and productive order to conduct the sessions. The more factual information the investigator has in his possession when he conducts the interview, the less chance he can be misled or confused by the answers he receives.