Reimbursement Of Detective Costs

If the offender or offenders are successfully identified with evidence admissible in court and the scope of the investigation is appropriate, detective costs are generally reimbursable – this is established by case law and reflected in practice. You are welcome to seek advice on this matter from your attorney and, of course, from the Aaden Detective Agency Cologne: +49 221 9859 2399.

Fair Detective Costs At The Aaden Detective Agency Cologne

An appropriate scope of investigation primarily means maintaining proportionality of the measures used and avoiding unnecessary costs. If this proportionality is not maintained during the investigation, it may happen that despite successful proof of the offense, you can only claim reimbursement for part of the detective costs from the target person .

For this reason as well, our detectives in Cologne will, during the case discussion, of course advise you on appropriate measures and a reasonable investigative framework. We explain which personnel are required during which time periods in order to work effectively on the one hand while avoiding unnecessary cost increases on the other. Keeping the cost-benefit factor in mind in the interest of our clients reflects our understanding of fair pricing and operational planning, for which the Aaden Detective Agency Cologne stands. Please note, however, that we can only provide estimates based on the experience gained from our daily investigative work. Every case is different, and precise predictions can only rarely be made.

As Much As Necessary, As Little As Possible

When observing a target person, it is always advisable to deploy at least two of our Cologne detectives in order to be able to respond quickly and effectively to changes on site. The use of multiple investigators reduces the risk of detection, increases the chances of successful vehicle surveillance, raises the number of witnesses for any court proceedings, and allows for flexible investigative tactics that significantly reduce the risk of losing visual contact with the TP.

The Aaden Detective Agency Cologne takes the view that observations should be carried out correctly a few times rather than “incorrectly” over a long period. Experience shows that a small number of surveillances with multiple personnel is significantly more effective and efficient than frequent observations conducted by a single detective. Take the example of an employee suspected of working illegally for another company while on sick leave. In such a case, it is usually sufficient if the offense is documented on 2 to 4 days within 1 to 2 weeks. Surveillance by our Cologne corporate investigators over an entire month or longer is time-consuming and costly and also constitutes a significant intrusion into the personal rights of the observed individual. As the costs would become disproportionate, a judge would not approve full reimbursement of detective fees. In such a case, it is important that the offense occurred and, in many situations, that it was carried out with a certain regularity. A long-term movement profile, on the other hand, is neither necessary nor proportionate.