Citizens video recording law enforcement has become commonplace but the legality of the practice can sometimes be unclear to police and others, according to Womble Carlyle litigator Scott MacLatchie. That's why MacLatchie, whose practice includes representing law enforcement officers in litigation, made time recently to discuss the issue with NC Lawyers Weekly.
In the article, MacLatchie explains part of the confusion comes from the fact that the 4th Circuit has not yet ruled on whether recording police in public is covered by the First Amendment. You can read the full article here (subscription required).
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