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.

December 28 2006

The Parking Lot Criminal Mischief Investigation

Gradoni & Associates 12-2006 - Private Eyes of Texas - Newsletter, Criminal Defense

Windi Akins & Paul Looney each represented 1 of 2 co-defendants charged with criminal mischief and assault as a result of an early morning parking lot altercation. A female accused the pair of cutting in front of her vehicle as they exited the parking lot, smashing her car door and throwing beer bottles at her car.

Gradoni & Associates Investigates

Our interviews of the witnesses produced different versions of what took place. The off-duty police officer, who handled the altercation, told our investigator Mark Dugat, that there was no broken glass at the scene. The attorneys were able to utilize our investigation to get the charges dropped by the prosecution.

RESULT BASED ON INVESTIGATION: Charges Dropped, Full Dismissal on Both Defendants

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The Parking Lot Criminal Mischief Investigation

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The Parking Lot Criminal Mischief Investigation

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