Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Use of a ''Body Wire''

Can the Police transmit and record General Conversation through use of a ''Body Wire'' in a Private Business without a warrant? If the tapes contain conversations in which the officer was not participating, but merely ''Listening'' with no consent of the participants, is the entire tape then not usable for evidence? Do the Police need a warrant prior to conducting ''Body Wire'' investigations?


Asked on 5/26/06, 2:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Use of a ''Body Wire''

No warrant is required for the police to use a so-called "body wire" worn by an undercover officer or police informant to record conversations in order to further investigate allegations involving possible criminal conduct---whether by a private business or whoever.

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Answered on 5/27/06, 9:10 am


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