Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
recording a conversation
Can you record a conversation, without the persons knowledge over the phone and then use what they said against them in a court case?
Asked on 3/29/07, 8:35 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: recording a conversation
No, but you can be prosecuted for making the recording -- which would then be used as evidence against *you*.
Answered on 3/29/07, 8:56 pm
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: recording a conversation
Such unauthorized recording is both a state and federal felony for which you can go to prison.
Answered on 4/02/07, 12:41 pm
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