Back in about 1995-96 time frame two FBI agents dropped in on me unannounced. They were investigating the alleged theft of some crude oil in Missouri. All of our crude oli was produced in South-central Mississippi.
The particulars of the case aren’t important here. The behavior of the agents is: 1) they came unannounced, 2) they did not infer in any way that I or my company was suspected of anything, 3) therefore there was no mention of my rights, Mirando or otherwise, 4) neither agent took any notes during the interview, 5) there was never any indication that anything was being recorded, 6) they did not inform me that it was a crime (felony) to lie to a FBI agent (I was unaware of this fact), and 7)they completed their task and left. If either prepared a 302 it was done after the fact and was dependent totally on the agent’s memory unless they were recording the conversation.
I never heard anymore about the matter from anyone. I have often wondered how they can use anything anyone says against them that is contained in a 302 without the suspect having been read their Mirando Rights.
The FBI should be required to record every 302. This would eliminate any opportunity for the FBI to railroad people like Gen. Mike Flynn.
It would also keep the FBI agents honest. They would not be able to accuse someone of lying to them unless they can prove it.
I have recorded all my conversations with public officials for the past 18 years. Because they are acting in their official capacity, you have no duty to inform them.
Even then, there is no duty to inform the other person in a one-party state that you are recording a conversation. I was called once by a collection agency about an alleged debt that I did not owe. The person made some unlawful threats about suing me, ruining my credit, calling my work, etc. I informed them to never contact me, either by phone or letters; or there would be consequences. Told me they would be taking further collections actions. I then informed them that I was recording the call. That ended it.