Investigation operation with close observation of a person or group, especially one under suspicion. The act of observing or the condition of being observed.

Generally, most of all video recordings are legal in the United States with or without human consent taken in strict moral consideration. Our moral consideration expertise belief including video surveillance performed by our Private Investigators are obtained only for the purposes of documenting all for the client with or without attorney to make wise and well decisions of our findings.

There are laws that do exist regarding "Invasion of Privacy" which deal with the area of human being expected privacy. These areas include but are not limited to within a residence, public bathroom, etc. and other areas where a person should expect a high level of personal privacy.

There are many laws dealing with video recording privacy issues that do not allow video recording and monitoring without notification of any of the parties involved. We recommend that you consult with your own attorney who specializes in the area of your type of investigation prior to utilization of video surveillance and monitoring. "California courts do not give adultery bearing when it comes to financial settlements and audio documentation is illegal to obtain".

The Private Investigator you hire should have full knowledge of all state laws as well as your attorney. You should recognize that we do "Push it To Your Limit" in a very aggressive manner if requested by a client, however we only place hidden micro-cameras within vehicle, in your home/office, etc. with signed consent of owner/lessee on contract.

Your satisfaction is our number one priority as our private client!

General Guidelines on video surveillance:

Covert video surveillance is illegal when:

The subject has a reasonable expectation of privacy (4th Amendment rights) i.e. in a bathroom; motel room or changing room.

If audio eavesdropping is also taking place in any type of recording.

The owner of the premises has not consented to video tape recording.

Reason for the video surveillance fosters an illegal purpose of use.

When Covert video surveillance will be avoided:

A less intrusive and legal investigative method is equally available.

When we feel uncertain about the legality or ethics of the investigation.