It depends if it's a single party consent state under wiretapping laws. Most are two-party consent. I think it's a felony to violate it in most states.
Most are two-party consent
Actually most are 1 party consent. It's a good thing too, because I used to record every interaction between my ex and I. Before doing so I spoke with attorneys and did the research myself. My ex was incredibly toxic and she used to play games with my custody rights with my oldest. Once I proved to the courts she was the one instigating the issues I was given custody.
https://www.justia.com/50-state-surveys/recording-phone-calls-and-conversations/
The journalist not being in the room or present to the conversation makes 0 parties consenting and illegal everywhere. The beak on this journalist is concerning and I hope the sheriff tells him to pound dirt.
Since when can anyone secretly record others private conversation via planted bug to fish for evidence you don't yet have. That'd never be admissible in court and therefore nothing legally can be done to these sheriffs.
You can't record someone else's conversation, you can only record conversations your a party of. I was just pointing out his misinfo. Most states are not 2 party consent.
Usually, conservative states are one party consent, liberal states are usually two party. I’ve had a need to know this before, it’s why I know.
The only reason for two-party consent is to protect the guilty from unknowingly admitting to their crimes. It follows that it would be common in liberal states.
Yes, you are correct. Go figure.
Guess what California is?
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