Articles by Marcus Bell
Is It Legal to Use a VPN?
VPNs are legal in the U.S. and used everywhere for privacy — with two caveats. Here's the general picture.
Is It Legal to Post Screenshots of Text Messages?
Sharing texts you're part of is usually fine — unless it defames, exposes private facts, or breaks an agreement. Here's the line.
Is It Legal to Use Someone Else's Wi-Fi?
Permission is everything: authorized and public Wi-Fi is fine; tapping a private network without it can break the law.
Is It Legal to Record a Zoom Meeting?
Recording a video call triggers the same consent rules as phone calls. Here's how to record meetings lawfully.
Is It Legal to Use a Hidden Camera in Your Home?
Common areas vs. private spaces, and video vs. audio, drive the answer. Here's the general framework for home cameras.
Is It Legal to Record Someone Without Their Consent?
Public vs. private, audio vs. video, and your state's consent rule all matter. Here's the general framework.
Is It Legal to Record a Phone Call?
One-party vs. all-party consent is the key question — and it varies by state. Here's how phone-recording law generally works.
Is It Legal for Police to Search Your Car?
Police usually need consent, a warrant, or probable cause to search a car. Here's the general framework — not legal advice.
Is It Legal to Refuse to Show ID to Police?
Whether you must identify yourself depends on your state's 'stop and identify' law and the context. Here's the general framework.
Is It Legal to Film Police in Public?
Courts broadly recognize a right to record police in public — with limits. Here's the general framework and what 'don't interfere' means.
Is It Legal to Record a Police Officer During a Traffic Stop?
Courts generally recognize a right to record police in public, but how you do it matters. Here's the general rule and the cautions that come with it.