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Expert: - 4/13/2008


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My friend's neighbor has a nasty habit of throwing trash out of their car as they drive down their street. My friend went to police to report her neighbors behavior. The neighbor denied it and since there was no actual proof, the police weren't able to do much. Ever since my friend reported her neighbor has gone overboard and started purposely throwing out trash right in front of my friends place. She has to pick it up every morning. So because of this aggravation, my friend began to record her neighbor over a few months time, and it up on YouTube. Her neighbor now wants to sue her for invasion of privacy since the license plate can be seen (if you pause it and look very  very closely). You can't see the  people in car, only barely the license plate at certain points.   Is this something that my friend should worry about legally?

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    You were told that by posing for a "friend" that I am getting information second hand which is usually not accurate.  You were told that it is an icredibly immature thing to do for an adult to post things meant for the police onto Youtube.  Obviously you didn't like my answers but that doesn't make the answers wrong.  Tell your friend good luck with his case.

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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.

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I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".

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