Is it legal to video tape someone on their property without their permission?
967769
Generally speaking, there's no law that says you can't take pictures of someone or videotape someone who is outdoors -- that's how the Paparrazzi make all their money -- but if you were to sell the tape (or copies) or do a web-cast of the tape or distribute the tape in some other way without the consent of that person, you can get in BIG trouble.  You MUST have consent if you intend to sell, release, or distribute that tape.  If you don't you can get sued.
708586
I'm gonna guess it is a lot more than we think. Kinda creepy, huh?\n\nbtw, anybody can record anybody at any time, without their knowledge. It's only if the recordings are brought into court that the "advising" part comes into play. Most tapes will be deemed inadmissable evidence if the party being recorded was not advised that they were being recorded. However, there are exceptions to this "rule". Just watch any of the daytime "judge" shows, and you'll see plenty of cases where someone was recorded, making threatening or promissory statements. Those tapes seem to be admitted every time.\n\nA good rule of thumb seems to be - don't say anything on any phone that could potentially be used against you. I guess that will eliminate at least 50% of the calls made!
367637
I believe anyone recording you has to tell you unless its under the instruction of legal authorities.  If a business wants to record your conversation even for training purposes they have to tell you; if a person wants to record you to try and "entrap" you for some reason they can't without telling you up front they are recording the conversation.  The acception to that would be if the police or district attorney instructed them to record conversations for thier use in court.
558740
If a video camera is currently taping the proceedings.  If not then they are all legal
962050
If one party in the conversation knows that they are being recorded, then yes.\n\nMeaning that if you are talking to someone on the phone and record it, it is legal.\n\nHowever, if you pick up an extension and record two other people talking and neither one knows that they are being recorded, then that's illegal.\n\nThe exception is if law enforcement is doing the recording of course, with permission of the courts.
429421
If the cameras or microphones are on public prop. there is nothing you can do about it.  If they were in your house that is trespassing.  Your lawyer should be helpful.  I assume he's taking this case on a contingency.  The better job the insurance investigators do, the less money he will likely make.  Perhaps you should find a new one.
27449
as pointed out different state different laws.. \n\nmy gut tells me that if you are taping your property.. you can do as you please.. your post doesnt say "what" you are taping these guests doing.. for whatever reason you are taping them for.. whether it be a babysitter sneaking around looking for money.. or a wild night.. i suggest that you and only you view that tape.. \n\nthere could be some legal repricussions if you distribute it... but then again.. your post doesnt really specify a purpose for taping to begin with.. so i wont go in to defamation of character and extortion laws at this time..\n\ntaping police officers?.. i think a better issue to address is why police officers feel the need to frequently visit your house.. i stand by my answer that you can tape anything you want on your property.. but trying to "catch" police officers in the act of doing something can have some bad repricussions.. if there is in fact something illegal (excessive use of force) being done at the hands of police.. i think you should discuss this matter with internal affairs before you start setting up cameras.. \n\n>>but i still dont understand why police officers are coming in your house.. i think you need to weigh in your own credibility as well... i think there is a lot more to this story that can be put on this forum..
96580
TIN FOIL!!\n\nSorry, couldn't resist. Seriously though, there isn't any direct way. The best thing you could do is probably some setup with a web cam.
860907
So there you go!  Spag who I guess says he is a cop warns you that if you have the audacity to do the right thing and inform him you are recording he WILL punish you with a ticket!  Thanks for the warning copper but I have never told cops I record them and I record them EVERY time I am confronted by one.  Neat thing about digital cameras nowadays is they can be used to record video so if you carry it in your pocket all you have to do is turn it on and while there won't be a picture the sound quality is quite good.
543232
You can either do a motion for discovery, where the other side has to turn over evidence that they intend to use at trial and evidence that tends to show your innocence as well.  Any such evidence they must turn over if they have it in their possession or if they have control over it.  However, I assume this is a criminal case since it involves a 911 call, you can also use the powers of the court to file what is called a subpoena Duces Tecum (spelling?) and have it served upon the 911 dispatch agency to provide you with the tape.
149185
No, it's not right.  He is invading your privacy even the police needs a warrant to snoop in your home. I just heard of a case of a apartment manager going into the  buildings and placing cameras in women's bathrooms to view them. Definately against the law!
432657
First, you have to own the rights to the show. If you don't you're breaking the law and could be prosecuted. No video site that I know of will allow content that you don't own, both moving images and music. If you do and can prove it, upload it to www.muzility.com.\n\nGood luck.
160681
you can't you have to have permission to watch without their knowledge is the same as being a Peeping Tom"
374836
It is absolutely imperative that you get a lawyer if they are trying to prosecute him without showing you the tape. I mean lets be honest...If they are so sure he did it, why is it such a problem for the tape to be displayed. In my opinion, that tape would rule out all reasonable doubt!
865566
That is illegal, but it happens. Frankly, if it's unsecured, your neighbors probably don't mind.\n\nUnless they go to great lengths to find out what you're doing, they probably won't even notice.
799372
What you have described is just plain wrong and you have every right to be concerned.  I thought it was illegal to take photos without permission.  Sorry but I would have to confront the sick arsehole and if he continued I would brick his windows - anything to let him know that he's not wanted in the area x
170983
Wikipedia\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiretap\n\n"Under United States federal law and most state laws there is nothing illegal about one of the parties to a telephone call recording the conversation, or giving permission for calls to be recorded or permitting their telephone line to be tapped. However, several states (i.e., California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Washington) require that all parties consent when one party wants to record a telephone conversation."