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.

Wife Beater Served From Missouri

Published on June 8, 2018 03-2018 - Private Eyes of Texas - Newsletter,Family Related

Updated: Jun 8, 2018 @ 1:31 am

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We were contacted by a lady in Missouri who was trying to serve her common law husband with a court order which had been issued by a court as a result of family violence. The client provided us with the address of her ex-boyfriend which turned out to be a very secure high rise in the Galleria area. We also had a picture to assist us in identifying our subject.

Gradoni & Associates Investigate!

Investigator Keith Kucifer was able to sneak past the concierge and get upstairs knocking on the apartment door. When our man came to the door, clad only in a towel, he denied his identity.

Investigator Kucifer showed him the picture sent by our client and asked him if that was him in the picture. I guess being only dressed in a towel you feel somewhat vulnerable and he replied that the picture was him. He was then handed the court papers from Missouri.

RESULT OF INVESTIGATION: Target served with court papers.

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