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It is a common misconception amongst laypersons encountering the law—whether through personal involvement in the legal system or through vicarious interest in a publicised case—that convincing evidence alone constitutes proof. We’ve all heard others make snap judgements about a suspect’s guilt based on an arbitrary factor, like an awkward tone or an ostensibly implausible alibi. […]

Infidelity is one of the most difficult things a person can face in a relationship. When something feels off but you cannot quite name it, the uncertainty alone can be overwhelming. Private investigators who work infidelity cases regularly see the same patterns emerge – specific, recurring behaviours that appear across confirmed infidelity cases time and […]

Surveillance is an important aspect of various legal issues in Australia. Whether in family law cases or in determining insurance fraud cases, using surveillance evidence in court cases in Australia relies on factual evidence and proof of a case established through licensed investigators. In this article, we’ll discuss how surveillance evidence is used in Australia, […]

Whether we like it or not, security has become an everyday concern for ordinary Australians and businesses large and small. It’s the kind of thing you hope you’ll never need, until the worst-case scenario arises and you realise that the investment in your own safety is the one thing protecting you from disaster. A major […]

The nature of deception has changed. Fraud and misconduct that once required a physical presence or crude impersonation now operate with the polish of artificial intelligence, the anonymity of the internet, and the reach of social media. Australians are losing money and personal information to threats that did not even exist in their current form […]

When something does not feel right about a person, a potential business partner, a new romantic interest, a prospective tenant or employee, that instinct deserves a proper answer. A personal background check in Australia, conducted by a licensed private investigator, is the most thorough and legally sound way to get it. At Lyonswood Investigations and […]

Whether you’ve seen private investigators portrayed in crime dramas or you’re quietly wondering whether you need one yourself, the reality of what a private investigator does might surprise you. Far from the trench-coated figure of fiction, today’s professional private investigator is a licensed, methodical, and legally compliant specialist. In Australia, private investigations professionals act in […]

5 Shocking Facts About Elder Abuse It’s a sad fact that family members, “carers” and others take advantage of elderly people in our society today, targeting the assets of lonely or vulnerable senior citizens. Elder abuse is a broad category of crime that takes many forms and occurs all too frequently. Chances are, you know […]

It’s not uncommon for investments, shares, bank accounts and insurance policies to become lost when a person forgets to update his or her information after moving residence. Unclaimed money is tracked and documented by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). ASIC allows individuals to conduct free unclaimed money searches on its web database using […]