It is technically a violation of the law in NH to record a conversation without the consent of all parties involved. In this case the police probably used poor judgement in how they responded, but there is a real issue in the way he had things set up. If he was just recording video there would be no problem.
If i videotape a burglar stealing something from my property and I try to use that as evidence, I then can be arrested for video-taping him without consent?
That basically what they are saying.
Maybe we should all put signs on our property stating there is a chance anyone who enters will be taped.
Let me get this straight.....the govt is wretapping and eavesdropping ILLEGALY, and that's fine, but this guy violated the wiretap law by filming his own home.... allll righty, then....::::rolling eyes::::
This will be interesting to watch, for sure!! I'm glad someone took the case!
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That's old man. 2006. The
That's old man. 2006. The PD eventually dropped the charges. Not sure if he ever sued...
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Original Story:
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The issue is actually the audio
It is technically a violation of the law in NH to record a conversation without the consent of all parties involved. In this case the police probably used poor judgement in how they responded, but there is a real issue in the way he had things set up. If he was just recording video there would be no problem.
he was arrested for bringing a video
camera to the police station. read the story.
Still that's bad enough... what do they have to hide (tonge in check)....
Nope
You need to reread it. He was filming on his own property.
This won't play.
It will put the security camera companies out of business...at least, to private sector clients ;-)
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wait a minute here.... If i
wait a minute here....
If i videotape a burglar stealing something from my property and I try to use that as evidence, I then can be arrested for video-taping him without consent?
That basically what they are saying.
Maybe we should all put signs on our property stating there is a chance anyone who enters will be taped.
Let me get this
Let me get this straight.....the govt is wretapping and eavesdropping ILLEGALY, and that's fine, but this guy violated the wiretap law by filming his own home.... allll righty, then....::::rolling eyes::::
This will be interesting to watch, for sure!! I'm glad someone took the case!
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A terrible situation that awaits U.S. Constitutional decision (another reason we need RON PAUL in the White House).
The comments by the posters are a breath of fresh air in a world building of ever increasing smog and political polution.