Protecting your rights is a beautiful and essential part of being an American citizen, and you should feel safe to utilize these rights. However, as social norms and expectations continue to change and evolve, it’s easy to wonder whether the law still applies or can keep up. Presently, police more commonly wear body cameras to keep everyone involved honest and safe. But is it legal to film and livestream police officers while interacting with them?

Generally speaking, livestreaming police officers is legal. Whether you see a police officer on the other side of the street, law enforcement asks you to step out of your car, or they are simply interacting with a stranger, you have the right to livestream the officer. Whenever you are in a public space and the police officers are on duty, this behavior is permissible as long as livestreaming does not get in the way of law enforcement performing their duties or putting them in danger. If you have questions about how the law applies to your legal circumstances, please call Bernal Law today.

Can You Legally Livestream a Police Officer?

As long as you do not restrict an officer’s ability to complete their duties and don’t put law enforcement in danger, you have the right to livestream. Whether or not you are directly involved in the incident, livestreaming is an effective way to hold officers accountable for their actions and wrongdoings against citizens.

Livestreaming can also benefit police officers, as film or video evidence helps everyone stay honest during legal proceedings. Video is an excellent form of proof, allowing court officials and other representatives to understand what has come to pass accurately. 

If you have more questions about your protected rights, especially if you have been wrongfully accused of breaking the law, Bernal Law can help. We aim to support our clients in protecting their legal rights, and we can use our deep understanding of criminal law to aid you during complex challenges.

Who Should Work With a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Whenever you are involved in legal matters, it’s a good idea to work with a qualified attorney. Different lawyers can help with various cases, and a criminal defense lawyer can support you when you are accused of a crime. For example, if you have been charged with disobeying an officer while livestreaming, you may have the liberty to exercise more rights than you initially thought. We can help you in the following ways:

• Utilizing legal knowledge in your favor
• Executing negotiation tactics
• Recommending next steps and strategies tailored to your circumstances
• Speaking on your behalf
• Communicating with other parties and legal representatives
• Answering your questions
• Collecting and analyzing evidence
• Joining or leading investigations
• Completing and filing paperwork
• Providing referrals to helpful individuals and experts
• Reducing the severity of your penalties

An attorney from Bernal Law is here to support you during challenging and complex times. Self-representation often results in serious adverse consequences, so we suggest you retain our support instead. Representing yourself can easily lead to increased stress, lengthier litigation, worsened penalties, and other adverse outcomes. Avoid these negative aspects when you contact an attorney from Bernal Law at your earliest convenience.

Protect Your Rights With Valuable Support From Bernal Law

You have protected rights you are entitled to practice, but exercising these rights and defending them can be difficult without adequate knowledge and support. You don’t have to manage legal matters alone if you have been charged with a criminal act for exercising your rights. An attorney from Bernal Law, such as Attorney Pedro Bernal, can help you protect your rights and simplify court and legal processes. He was a former prosecutor for almost a decade, so he knows how the other side works and the strategies they use.

Attorney Bernal is also fluent in both English and Spanish. We are prepared to answer any questions you have about the law as it applies to your circumstances. You can reach us when you call (619) 736-9092 or complete the contact form on our website.