When do private wireless cams become an intrusion of privacy when pointed at another private residence?

Question

I am under the impression that my neighbors have installed high tech serveillance equipment and directed cams at my private family residence.What if any laws govern my privacy and consequences to the individuals whom have these devices pointed at my home? I believe that the views are being used to interrupt/interfere with my ability to hunt deer on the property and to gain personal information about my familys daily routines.What is in my familys' best interests as far as confirming my suspicions and following up with legal prosecution of the individuals involved with installation,use,and recording of my home,and routine family activities in a very rural area of Mid-west U.S.? Are the laws specific? Are the penalties specific? I have a realistic general concern for my familys' well-being and how this intrusive activity has been used in the past and how it could be used negatively in the future. Any and all information or similair situation experiences shared would be appreciated.

1 comment in response,I absolutely am not involved in any sort of poaching operation.I do have a history of harvesting several near record bucks on this property and those involved in this situation would probably like to think that I am doing this illegally,not the case.I am a stay at home Mr Mom.I have the ability to spend large amounts of time hunting or freezin for hrs.I like to consider myself a contributing member of my family and like to assist with my familys food bill by harvesting 3 deer per year at least,all legally.It is a "funnel area" and concentrates the deer traveling through to a very tight location.The one or two persons behind this are desparately attempting to educate themselves as to my hunting techniques and grasping at straws or cams(lol) in order to attemt to be a large pain.I did plant a privacy fence,Pompass grass-bout 2 foot high this year from seeds,but grows to 20 feet high.I strategically planted it on the home borders.Thank you for all your answers.

Answer 1

You have no reasonable expectation of privacy outside. If the cameras themselves are not on your property and cannot see inside your residence, I doubt very much there is anything you can do about it.

Answer 2

If any of the cameras are pointed over your fence you have a reason to complain and if they don't move them you can 1) file a complaint with local law enforcement. If they still don't move them you can file legal action against them and win. By law the cameras can only view what can be seen from the ground level or seen from a public vantage point. But you should be aware that it is not a felony offense in most states. You will probably get a better end to this if you have a lawyer contact them and let them know the "Civil Liabilities" they face if it continues. Also if you can prove that they have filmed a family member nude or semi-nude you have more of a criminal case against them.
EDIT
I would suggest you put up a privacy fence then if they move their cameras above the fence top you have "proof" of intent.

Answer 3

They cannot use them to look inside your house. What you do outside is not private. If they were to sell pictures of you without permission, I suppose that you would have some kind of a a case there.

In some states it is illegal to directly harass or interfere with hunters, but it does not sound like that would apply here, if they remain on their property.

If they record evidence that you are taking deer out or season or some other hunting violation, they could report that. Again it would have to be something in plain view.

I am not making an accusations about you or them in any of the examples.

Answer 4

Well, your not going to like my answer.

If he is on his properties, and not crossing over to yours there is nothing you can do about it. He could sit right on the edge of his property line and film right into your house and there is nothing at all you can do. The only thing is if he is using a telephoto lens to photograph you in your home, then maybe the cops will tell him to stop, but still not a crime.

Answer 5

You have no legal recourse as the cameras are not on your property. Are you sure they are not just pointed outside of his property as a security device to protect his own home?