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.

February 14 2014

Investigators Weigh In, Capital Murder Dismissed

Gradoni & Associates 02-2014 - Private Eyes of Texas - Newsletter, Capital Murder, Criminal Defense

Attorney Jerald Graber and Attorney Alan Tanner represented an individual who was charged with Capital Murder in connection with a robbery in which a male victim was killed. The State of Texas alleged that 2 female prostitutes lured the victim to the rear of an apartment complex, where he was shot and killed during a robbery attempt.

The Defendant adamantly denied his participation in the murder.

Gradoni & Associates Investigates

Houston Private Investigator Cindy Klein located and interviewed individuals who placed the Defendant at another location during the murder.

Cindy Klein then interviewed an eyewitness, who actually saw the 2 assailants, indicating the physical description of the pertinent actor was a tall, slender Black male. The Defendant weighed over 300 pounds and did not support the physical description of the assailant. The case was dismissed before trial.

RESULT BASED ON INVESTIGATION: Capital Murder Charges Dismissed

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Investigators Weigh In, Capital Murder Dismissed

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Investigators Weigh In, Capital Murder Dismissed

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