2007-03-09 07:40:52 · 10 answers · asked by Shawneerain1 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
My Friend Is A Drunk.And Does Not Know How Mean He Can Be.I Have Had A Tape Recoder On He Says "I Know YOur Taping But You Cant Use It In Court" It's Inadmisable In Court. I Don't Give You My Permission To Tape Me. I Say Clearly Your Being Taped.Court Is NOT My Reason. His Life Is.
2007-03-09 08:04:44 · update #1
NO NO NO! You must get permission to record the voice of anybody for any reason.
However if you are talking about video recording then yes that is typically acceptable in your own home, business as long as it isn't crossin particular lines.
The only way you can voice record somebody without their knowledge is with a court order and if the police wish to do this via wire tap, then they must have permission of at least one party or a court order.
Famous ex: Linda Tripp and Monica Lewinsky.
Now if they left a msg on your answering maching talking about guilt than thats a different subject.
2007-03-09 07:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws vary from state the state. You can certainly tape in most states if you have told the other person you're taping and they don't object. Secret taping is usually more of a problem, especially on the phone -- that's considered wiretapping. Receiving answering machine message and keeping them as evidence -- no problem -- people know they're being taped. Video cameras may be OK if they have no sound and aren't in areas where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy -- many nannies have been caught being mean to kids on "nanny cams."
The only way to be sure you're wiuthin the law is to check the laws for your state.
2007-03-09 15:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by Investor 2006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states they can. But if it involves tape recording a phone conversation you cannot tape record a third party.
Now, as a trial lawyer, I am always taken aback when a potential client comes to me with taped "incriminating evidence". I believe that most judges do not like it even if it is legal. Bottom line is that it is shady.
2007-03-09 15:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state, but usually the other person has to be informed that they are being recorded or there's a court order allowing you to record them without their knowledge and/or consent.
2007-03-09 15:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This just happened to me in a harrassment case. I had a family member try to kill my job by phoning in complaints and leaving no name. I had proof of her doing that by her husband who called and kept in touch with me, sending me his regrets on what she did. I went to Radio Shack and bought the components needed to tape calls coming into my home, and when I made a report, the officer listened to it and actually made a copy and went to confront her. She didn't have a leg to stand on when he played it back to her. He even felt so bad, the officer came back into my workplace and to try to speak with anyone in charge to help my situation out. I do think it is a valuable asset. you must document all calls in and write it down in a journal. It worked out well for me here in michigan. Do call your local law enforcement office and ask what the guidelines are for where you are. best of luck
2007-03-09 16:09:18 · answer #5 · answered by crazy b*#ch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws on this vary state to state.
2007-03-09 15:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by MJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends on what state you're in. check the laws in your state for that answer
2007-03-09 15:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by kapute2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats usually called blackmail...but yeah
2007-03-09 15:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by d_rekt03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he disagrees to you taping him - then do NOT do it!!!!!
2007-03-09 17:26:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, please do ... please do... please do... please do.
2007-03-09 15:44:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋