[R_Kangel]

Would a “Secretly” Recorded tape be admissible as evidence in Court?

[cuban leaf]

In some states, this is illegal.

[Genoa]

I think they’re hoping Congress will impeach based on this ill-gotten evidence, even if it’s inadmissible in court.

[Mouton]

In a criminal case, perhaps not but in a impeachment, yes.

[EODGUY]

:Would a “Secretly” Recorded tape be admissible as evidence in Court?:

Ignoring the attorney/client issue for a moment, the admissibility of the tape, if made by anyone, would depend on whether the state in which the taping was done allows “single party consent”.

[Rusty0604]

Depends on what state you’re in. If they’re looking at an FEC violation I don’t know what is acceptable.

[Lurking Libertarian]

Would a “Secretly” Recorded tape be admissible as evidence in Court?

(a) It may be-- but is not necessarily-- privileged, so it may be inadmissible in court.

(b) Privilege issues aside, if it was recorded illegally, it is still admissible, unless the illegal recording was made by a government agent.