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.

February 12 2012

Investigation Pushes Prosecutor To Violent Rage

Gradoni & Associates 02-2012 - Private Eyes of Texas - Newsletter, Criminal Defense

Texas Lawyer Blake Ferrell represented a defendant charged in Cherokee County with Injury to a Child. The State wanted at least 50 years in prison for the offense.

There were no witnesses to the offense. The defendant claims he tripped and fell on top of the baby causing the injury. The State claimed that the baby was shaken by the defendant causing the injury. The defendant was convicted on the weight of the Medical Examiner’s testimony.

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During the course of the investigation, Cindy Klein interviewed a number of people who gave positive testimony during the punishment phase, helping the jury decide to give the mentally challenged defendant probation. The Prosecutor was observed punching the table when the jury returned the probation verdict.

RESULT BASED ON INVESTIGATION: Probation for Injury to a Child

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