Commonwealth v. Grimaldi

Summary

The court held that State police troopers did not willfully intercept the defendant's oral communications when they recorded his field sobriety tests with body-worn cameras at a sobriety checkpoint. The prominent recording-warning sign, visible camera lights, open camera use, and bright lighting showed that the troopers did not intend to record the defendant secretly, even if he did not see the sign or receive an oral warning. The court therefore reversed the order suppressing the recordings.