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.
- 1You recorded or listened in
- 2To a confidential conversation
- 3Without consent
Possible punishment
Up to 1 year and $2,500 fine, or prison.
