Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Taping Conversation

in the state of florida, is it a feloney or illeagal

to tape a face to face conversation without the other partys knowledge and would that tape be admissable in court ?


Asked on 4/29/00, 11:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Steven Casanova Steven G. Casanova, P.A.

Re: Taping Conversation

YES! it is ILLEGAL to tape record another person without their knowledge/permission. In Florida it is a first degree misdemeanor. Also, the tape is inadmissible in a court of law. In addition, Federal law also prohibits such conduct and provides for felony punishments.

Read more
Answered on 6/13/00, 10:06 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Florida