Recording the police and the 148 g penal code

If you've ever pulled out your phone to document a traffic stop or perhaps a demonstration, you've probably considered how the 148 g penal code applies in order to your right in order to record. It's the common scenario nowadays: someone sees the flashing lights, feels like something isn't very right, and strikes the record key. But in the particular heat of the time, there's always that nagging fear that an officer might tell you in order to put the device aside or, worse, endanger you with criminal arrest for "obstructing" their work. ...

March 31, 2026 · 7 min · Kunin Dedonato