Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

police bideo survellince

is it legal for the nyc police dept to place hidden video cameras inside an apartment to operate a sting? i understand on the streets because it is public property. In someone's home would it be a violation of the ny state bill of rights, article 1, #12?


Asked on 6/08/07, 1:14 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Hoyt The Law Offices of Christopher W. Hoyt

Re: police bideo survellince

The police can not just place a camera in a person's home. However, they can go to a judge and apply for a warrant to get permission to do so. Please feel free to contact my office if we can be of any assistance in this matter.

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Answered on 6/08/07, 1:46 pm
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: police bideo survellince

There may be certain circumstances under which the police may take this type of action, but there are many arguments that could be potentially mde as to why such an action was illegal on the part of the police, depending on the facts of the case.

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Answered on 6/12/07, 1:27 pm


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