Is surveillance legal?

Surveillance is legal in the State of Texas when conducted by a Licensed State of Texas Private Investigator who conducts the surveillance from a position where he has a legal right to be.

How is a surveillance case documented?

The client will receive a detailed report with photographs, along with a video, which is court ready should the case be litigated.

How much does surveillance cost?

Every surveillance case is unique to itself, in which the investigation is tailored to determine answers to the client’s questions. In the Houston area, cost varies from $85 to $120 per hour. The cost is affected by geographic locations, time the surveillance takes place, and the number of Investigators involved.

How long does surveillance last?

Surveillances are tailored to the client’s needs and budget. A cheating spouse, or custody case usually has at least 3 days of surveillance. There is no standard norm, a case can last anywhere from one week to one month.

Are Investigators able to obtain video inside restaurants, bars, gyms, and retail establishments?

Houston Professional Investigators have special equipment which will allow them to obtain covert video at all these locations.

Who will know about the surveillance?

The confidential report is only provided to the client and his attorney if there is an attorney involved.

Do Investigators testify in court?

All of our Surveillance Investigators have court experience in testifying about their surveillance efforts as detailed in their confidential report.

Can I tape record a conversation without my girlfriend or spouse knowing?

The State of Texas only allows a conversation to be tape recorded if one party or more is aware that the conversation is being taped.

Can I place a tracker on my spouse or girlfriend’s car?

There is a State Statute that allows an individual or company to place a tracker on a vehicle for monitoring by a State Licensed Investigator. This can be accomplished if the specifics of the case meet the Statute’s requirements.

April 11 2011

The Ford Mustang Vs. Chevy Corvette Investigation

Gradoni & Associates 04-2011 - Private Eyes of Texas - Newsletter, Criminal Defense

Hit & Run Investigation

The wife of an individual who was killed racing his Corvette in Montgomery County, TX hired our firm in order to obtain some closure in that case. Our client’s husband was racing a yellow Mustang in his Corvette Convertible when the two vehicles came to a junction where the road narrowed from two lanes to a single lane. Our client’s husband’s car was forced to the curb by the yellow Mustang causing the car to flip. Our client’s husband was thrown from the car and killed. The yellow Mustang came to a stop, the driver looked at the body laying in the street and then sped off.

Our client was very unhappy with the DPS Investigation of the accident and hired our firm to see if we could identify the driver of the yellow Mustang. Investigator Benito Segura has conducted interviews with witnesses and has possibly identified the suspect. Hopefully we will be able to complete this investigation in the near future, getting the suspect charged.

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