Kevin Gibbs
Regular Member
Hello all,
I would like to pose a few legal questions pertaining to Ohio laws regarding open carry.
1. In the state of Ohio, I know we have a duty to inform the officer or officers that we are recording them. If the LEO asks where the camera is, are we obligated to tell them? The reason being, I will be purchasing a pen and/or ball cap mounted camera and if possible, I dont want to have to tell the officer where it is. I have a iPhone 5 but I dont want to have to hold it up during the interogation or whatever its considered.
1A. Are we required to inform the LEO they are being recorded by video AND audio or just video or just audio?
2. What state cases AND federal cases pertain to open carry? As I have been told, some if not most cops are ignorant of open carry laws, so it would be nice to talk legal circles around the LEOs.
3. Am I REQUIRED to show ID when asked?
3A. Is providing ID in my best interest, even if I know I have done nothing wrong and no one says otherwise?
3B. Should I invoke my right to stay silent? Is that in my best interest? To be honest, I don't want to come off as a hard ass but I dont want to be accused of something and risk being arrested.
3B. Should I hand my ID over and then invoke my right to stay silent? Thus, giving the LEO what he wants but not volenteering information?
4. Can anyone recommend a lawyer that is good if not great at firearms related cases that is local to Hamilton or Cincinnati Ohio? Maybe someone you or a friend or relative have dealt with before?
Thank you...
I would like to pose a few legal questions pertaining to Ohio laws regarding open carry.
1. In the state of Ohio, I know we have a duty to inform the officer or officers that we are recording them. If the LEO asks where the camera is, are we obligated to tell them? The reason being, I will be purchasing a pen and/or ball cap mounted camera and if possible, I dont want to have to tell the officer where it is. I have a iPhone 5 but I dont want to have to hold it up during the interogation or whatever its considered.
1A. Are we required to inform the LEO they are being recorded by video AND audio or just video or just audio?
2. What state cases AND federal cases pertain to open carry? As I have been told, some if not most cops are ignorant of open carry laws, so it would be nice to talk legal circles around the LEOs.
3. Am I REQUIRED to show ID when asked?
3A. Is providing ID in my best interest, even if I know I have done nothing wrong and no one says otherwise?
3B. Should I invoke my right to stay silent? Is that in my best interest? To be honest, I don't want to come off as a hard ass but I dont want to be accused of something and risk being arrested.
3B. Should I hand my ID over and then invoke my right to stay silent? Thus, giving the LEO what he wants but not volenteering information?
4. Can anyone recommend a lawyer that is good if not great at firearms related cases that is local to Hamilton or Cincinnati Ohio? Maybe someone you or a friend or relative have dealt with before?
Thank you...