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 Case of the Courtroom Cane

Published on August 14, 2024 07-2024,Insurance Fraud,Surveillance Cases

Updated: Aug 14, 2024 @ 2:17 am

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Our firm was hired by a law firm in Florida who requested we surveil an injury claimant who resided in the Houston area.

The Claimant came to the depositions utilizing a cane and giving the impression she had a great deal of difficulty seating, standing and walking.

Gradoni & Associates Investigates!

Kelli South surveilled this individual on 8 different days, documenting her activity. The Claimant drove for long periods of time on numerous occasions. She went shopping frequently, loaded groceries in carts, picking up the grocery bags and placing them in her vehicle. She did all this without the aid of any device, showing that she had no physical difficulties on a daily bases.

I guess the cane is only useful on deposition days.

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Contact Our Surveillance Experts today!

Gradoni & Associates is a full-service private detective agency. We’ve been a licensed Texas detective agency in good standing since the late 1980s. For more information or to inquire about our investigative services, contact us!

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