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 Butt Naked Wife on Skype Investigation

Published on June 21, 2017 03-2017 - Private Eyes of Texas - Newsletter,Family Related

Updated: Jun 21, 2017 @ 7:31 pm

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Attorney Ruth L. Vernier represented a dad who was in the process of divorcing his wife and attempting to get custody of their two children. The pair were still living together when the dad walked in the bedroom finding his wife Skyping naked with a male stranger.

Gradoni & Associates Investigates The Infidelity

A Real Surprise

We were hired to surveil the wife in order to identify her boyfriend. During the course of 10 different evenings of surveillance we found our wayward mom visiting motels and restaurants with different males each occasion. We finally deduced that our mom was on a sex for hire dating site, earning a little extra money in order to support herself when she became a single mom. Obviously the information we developed ensured that our dad got custody of his children.

Result of Investigation: Dad got custody of the kids!

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