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.

Promiscuity Defense Spurs Rape Allegations

Published on February 14, 2014 02-2014 - Private Eyes of Texas - Newsletter,Criminal Defense

Updated: Jan 19, 2017 @ 2:43 am

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Attorney Gregory Glass represented an 18 year old who was charged with raping a 16 year old minor female. After the female’s mother found out about the encounter, the female changed her version of events protect her promiscuity. The sexual assault allegedly took place in a bedroom occupied by the victim, the Defendant, and another couple.

Gradoni & Associates Investigates

Houston Private Investigator Edna Velez interviewed the male and female who were in the room at the time of the sexual encounter, who both verified that the victim had not been sexually assaulted, but had engaged in consensual sex with the Defendant.

The witness testimony made the Defendant eligible for probation with no jail time, since it was still illegal for an adult to have consensual sex with a minor.

RESULT BASED ON INVESTIGATION: Probation, No Jail for Sexual Assault

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