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WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 632

Illegal Eavesdropping / Recording

Secretly recording a private talk without everyone agreeing.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You recorded or listened in
  2. 2To a confidential conversation
  3. 3Without consent

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year and $2,500 fine, or prison.