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Videotaping cops in Maryland

#1

evilmike

evilmike

It turns out that it's ok to do that.

Wiretap Charges Tossed in Videotaping of Trooper


#2

Dave

Dave

It's perfectly legal to videotape people in a public area. Wiretapping is only illegal in private circumstances.


#3

Krisken

Krisken

Since police often have video dash cameras, I find this reassuring. For years they have been taping traffic stops, why shouldn't he be allowed to do the same?


#4

Officer_Charon

Officer_Charon

Dave said:
It's perfectly legal to videotape people in a public area. Wiretapping is only illegal in private circumstances.
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This. I cannot stress this enough. Film me all you want - TRY and catch me doing something illegal to you. I'll be laughing all the way to court


#5

SpecialKO

SpecialKO

Cops Gone Wild just doesn't have the same ring to it, in multiple respects.

Seriously, good on the decision.

But I wonder, will this ruling be considered precedent for the purposes of the laws as applied, or will future videotaping motorists require their day in court to re-affirm this decision?


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SpecialKO said:
Cops Gone Wild just doesn't have the same ring to it,
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#7

Frank

Frankie Williamson

Officer_Charon;440902][QUOTE=Dave said:
It's perfectly legal to videotape people in a public area. Wiretapping is only illegal in private circumstances.
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This. I cannot stress this enough. Film me all you want - TRY and catch me doing something illegal to you. I'll be laughing all the way to court[/QUOTE]

Yeah, pretty much.


#8

Espy

Espy

Someone call Crun and tell him to move to Maryland.


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