Re: PRETEXT conversations as an investigative tool

[Jschiff139@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 8/17/2001 5:00:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
jmprice@calweb.com writes:

<< Isn't this against the Wire Tap laws in most places in the US?  If so,
 there would be little research from that country, as it would be a
 criminal offense to do it without a court order.  Further, as a criminal
 offense, that recording would not be admissible in any court of law. >>

It's not against federal law.  The Wire and Electronic Communications 
Interception and Interception of Oral Communications Act, found at 18 USCS § 
2511 (2001), allows the taping or interception of phone conversations if one 
of the parties to the conversation consents.

Jon Schiff