When do wiretapping laws go too far? NH and MA police are charging citizens with wiretapping or other ridiculous charges.

Numerous states across the country allow police to videotape and audio record anyone. When citizens attempt to do the same in "Two- Party Consent" states often they are charged with illegal wiretapping, disoderly conduct or obstructing government administration!

PORTSMOUTH, NH — A New Castle man arrested at a July 4 house party is charged with a count of wiretapping, alleging he used his cell phone to film the police response.

A press release about the party where 20 people were charged did not disclose the wiretapping arrest, but police confirmed Tuesday that Adam H. Whitman, 20, of New Castle was arrested for wiretapping. However, the charge is likely to be dismissed and/or replaced with another charge, possibly disorderly conduct or obstructing government administration, said Capt. Mike Schwartz.



Link: http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100706-NEWS-100709886