Legal Question in Business Law in California
Planted Recording Device
Is it illegal to plant a recording device in an unsuspecting office? If it is found, are there legal ramifications?
Asked on 1/31/08, 10:36 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
Re: Planted Recording Device
You can do it if you are a law enforcement agency with an appropriate warrant or possibly if you have no intent to eavesdrop on or record a conversation where the participant(s) have a reasonable expectation of privacy, but in general planting a "bug" in someone's office, bedroom, etc. with intent to eavesdrop or record what goes on is illegal in California.
Answered on 1/31/08, 11:00 pm
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: Planted Recording Device
Duh, yes. It could subject you to felony charges.
Answered on 2/01/08, 12:38 pm
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