Unfortunately the law in Texas is vague enough that the police can
search then arrest you for
what could be very innocuous photos. Having read their new law I think
I'd feel safer from
prosecution if I were carrying a concealed firearm... unless I was also
carrying a camera.
frank theriault wrote:
On 10/16/05, David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I don't remember what it was, but I once saw a program where some
guys were caught filming something and were asked to hand over the
tape. They somehow managed to swap out the tape without being
noticed, and were able to get away with the footage.
I suspect that would be easier to do with a memory card than a roll
of film :) Just carry an ancient 32Mb card so you don't stand to
lose too much money when handing it over.
y'know, guys and gals, if the cops ever ask you to hand over tape,
film or a memory card, you are under no obligation to do so, AFAIK.
unless the law has changed dramatically over the past 10 years (and,
maybe it has), police can perform an involuntary search only with a
warrant, or subsequent to an arrest.
WE DON'T LIVE IN A POLICE STATE! (despite the best efforts of many
politicians and law enforcers)
that being said, if you've done nothing wrong, it's sometimes most
expedient to co-operate, hand over the goods, and be on your way.
but, the sad reality is that by so complying, you're giving them carte
blanche to go on a fishing expedition to find ~any~ objectionable or
illegal things that could give rise to other/further unrelated
charges.
to allow such a search/seizure or not is a real dangerous tightrope act, imho.
-frank
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