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 22 2024

Over 34 Years of Criminal Defense Investigation Excellence

Gradoni & Associates Criminal Defense

During the 34 years we have been in existence, we have earned the reputation as one of the premier investigative agencies to assist criminal defense attorneys in representing their clients. During that time, we have worked on over 1,000 murder and capital murder cases to help our criminal attorney clients provide the best defense possible for the accused parties.

We believe our role is to determine if law enforcement performed a complete investigation following the crime to its most logical conclusion. Our team of law enforcement veterans examines the offense report and other evidence compiled by the law enforcement agency, in hopes of answering that question.

We locate, background, and interview every witness associated with the case, identify witnesses who are overlooked or have a positive impact on the defendant’s case, then provide an overview for the defense attorney that enables the attorney and the defendant to understand the strength of the state’s case should they decide to go to trial.

During the last quarter of 2023, we assisted Attorney Paul Morgan in obtaining two “not guilty” verdicts in murder cases. Each case involved a shooting death in which both the defendant and victim possessed weapons. In both cases, the jury found the defendant innocent, concluding that they acted in self-defense.

We assisted Attorney Chase Clayton in obtaining a hung jury in Brazoria County on a murder case in which the victim’s own relative told us in an interview he thought the defendant acted in self-defense.

We assisted Attorney Mary Conn in raising enough issues about the identification of our defendant that resulted in a hung jury in a capital case.

Lastly, we were able to assist Attorney Brad Loper in showing the District Attorney that the individual charged with the murder was not the guilty party, which resulted in the case being dismissed.

Our motto, “The truth makes a difference. We leave no stone unturned,” is not something that just sounds good; it’s something that we do every day for our clients.

Over 34 Years of Criminal Defense Investigation Excellence

Gradoni & Associates • 13810 Champions Forest Dr #210 • Houston, TX 77069 • 281-440-0800