Michigander
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Perhaps a Federal color of law issue, although not a strong one. At least if the state has sweeping preemption (perhaps the code he referenced?), and it can be proven that the cop knew he was wrong. And even then, I wouldn't expect a jury to find this worth much money. Legal fees, at best, I would imagine. How much money is it really worth to be disarmed for under 3 minutes by an idiot? The only way you could hope to get money from a situation like this is if it was backed by a long list of repeat offenses well after they should have known better.
In regards to the recording laws, considering that his rights were apparently violated, and considering that it's a public building, even not knowing state law there, I have an extremely hard time believing that he could be convicted of violating any recording laws. At worst I would imagine it would be won at the appellate level, yielding some good case law.
In regards to the recording laws, considering that his rights were apparently violated, and considering that it's a public building, even not knowing state law there, I have an extremely hard time believing that he could be convicted of violating any recording laws. At worst I would imagine it would be won at the appellate level, yielding some good case law.