QUESTION
Can someone be recorded during an argument and and the video be used against them in court?
Asked on Dec 14th, 2012 on Litigation - Texas
More details to this question:
Person did not know they were being recorded. Person threatened to destroy property if other person did not apologize. No property was damaged but there was a physical fight afterwards.
4 ANSWERS
James Edward Smith
Yes.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 1:54 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Yes they can use the tape. It is evidence of the crime.
Answered on Dec 23rd, 2012 at 7:32 PM
1 Award
In Utah, you do not need the other person's permission to record a conversation and therefore recordings can be used in court.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Generally, yes. In Texas only one person in a conversation is required to know that they are being recorded.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2012 at 2:51 PM