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 Drunk Injunction Violation

Published on August 14, 2024 07-2024,Family Related,Surveillance Cases

Updated: Aug 14, 2024 @ 2:12 am

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Our Client was involved in a custody dispute with his ex-wife. There was an injunction in place stating that the ex-wife could not drink alcohol in front of the child, since it was alleged she had a drinking problem.

Gradoni & Associates Investigates

On two separate occasions, Investigator Kelli South was able to film mom at her favorite restaurant drinking margaritas with her daughter and other relatives. During the course of one of the investigations, the mother was overheard using the F-bomb, frequently, in front of her 9 year old daughter.

The film of those infractions closed the deal for our client.

Need Surveillance On A Child Custody Matter?

Call J.J. Gradoni today!

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 legal matter or suspected insurance fraud, we look forward to helping you. For more information, give us a call!

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