Why I Hired My Own Private Investigator and Why You Should Too

Why I Hired My Own Private Investigator and Why You Should Too
By the defendant fighting for his freedom,

When you’re falsely accused of a crime, the justice system can feel like it’s stacked against you. I know this firsthand. Despite being completely innocent, I found myself facing serious allegations that could have destroyed my life.

What made it worse? The very people who were supposed to defend me seemed more interested in closing the case than in fighting for the truth.

The Problem with the System

In Clark County, Nevada, especially in Las Vegas, the criminal justice system is overwhelmed. Public defenders and even some private attorneys are juggling massive caseloads. Prosecutors are under pressure to secure convictions. As a result, plea bargains are pushed aggressively, even when the accused is innocent.

In my case, my attorney urged me to take a plea deal. I was shocked. I had done nothing wrong. But the system didn’t seem to care about the truth, only about efficiency.

The Hidden Conflict

What I didn’t realize at first was that the private investigator my attorney used was a former cop from the same department as the detectives working on my case. That’s a huge red flag. How could I trust someone to investigate their former colleagues objectively?

This is a conflict of interest, plain and simple. And it could have cost me everything.

My Own Criminal Defense Private Investigator

That’s when I decided to hire my own private criminal defense investigators, someone with no ties to the Las Vegas police department or Nevada prosecutors. He was a former law enforcement officer from another state, with no connections to Clark County.

This decision changed everything.

He approached the case with fresh eyes and no bias.
He uncovered critical evidence that disproved every single claim made against me.
He discovered that my accuser had made the exact same false allegations against her former husband.
He documented inconsistencies, lies, and manipulation that the prosecution had either missed or ignored.

His work was thorough, professional, and unbiased. Local politics or relationships didn’t influence him. He was focused solely on uncovering the truth, and that made all the difference.

The Bigger Picture

This experience taught me something critical: you cannot rely solely on the system to protect you. If you’re innocent, you have to fight for yourself. And one of the most powerful tools you can use is an independent private investigator.

What You Can Do

If you’re facing false accusations or feel like your defense team isn’t doing enough, here’s what I recommend:

You can hire your own private investigators, someone with no ties to the local system.
Document everything, every conversation, every piece of evidence, every inconsistency.
Don’t be afraid to question your attorney’s strategy, especially if they’re pushing a plea deal you disagree with.
Speak out, share your story, raise awareness, and help others avoid the same trap.

Final Thoughts

The justice system isn’t perfect. In fact, it can be deeply flawed. But you don’t have to be powerless. By taking control of your defense and surrounding yourself with people who truly have your back, you can protect your future and maybe even help fix a broken system.

This blog post was provided by a guest poster.