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.

The Alleged Aggravated Assault Victim

Published on August 14, 2024 07-2024,Criminal Defense,Surveillance Cases

Updated: Aug 14, 2024 @ 2:13 am

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Our client, attorney Jack Carroll, represented an individual who was charged with assault. The complainant in the case claimed injuries that were so severe he had to use a walker. Driving and anything physical were certainly not feasible. The complainant even filed a civil suit for damages against the defendant.

Gradoni & Associates Investigates

Investigator Alyssa Keller conducted surveillance on the complainant five days before the criminal trial was to start. She captured the complainant on video without a walker, driving, lifting boxes and doing yard work.

The criminal case was dismissed and it does not look like he will do well in the civil case either.

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Gradoni & Associates has held firm as a licensed as a Texas private detective agency in good standing since the late 1980s. Whether you need support for a criminal case or insurance fraud, we can help. For more information, give us a call!

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