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by level headed on November 5th, 2009
Normally they would inform you before taking your statement. They can still do it without informing you, but a good lawyer can have the judge dismiss it from being entered as evidence.
by Lady Alathia of Vulcan on November 5th, 2009
I believe that when you're speaking to an officer, there's an implication that anything you say is a matter of police record.
by ethicalbro on November 5th, 2009
No it is not illegal!
by Nightwatchdog on November 5th, 2009
No.
by norm on November 5th, 2009
No, it's not. Be polite when you are stopped for a traffic violation your conversation is being recorded. It's for YOUR protection as well as the officers.
by Hardcore Conservative on November 5th, 2009
Look at your state laws. Some states require that both parties to a conversation know that the recording is being done. Here in Ohio, only one party has to be aware.
As far as law enforcement, if you made a statement, there is nothing in Ohio law that says that the officer has an obligation to inform you that the statement is being recorded.
by DukeG on November 5th, 2009
Its legal why do you think they have wire taps. If they don't have a warrant or your permission its not Admissible in court.
by yummy_mummy on November 5th, 2009
No. If you where talking to say a friend though and they in turn where recording you for the police without a warrant, then that is illegal.
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Shortly, cameras will decide who gets a ticket and who doesn't. If the sign says 55, at what speed should the camera spit out a ticket?
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Exactly! That's why the Police always read/speak out a formal caution that anything the suspect says may be recorded and used in evidence against them. This is fair warning.
by bLOGGER on November 5th, 2009