In the current political struggle, I need to collect evidence on my opponents in order to gain an advantage. What are the legal ways to collect evidence on opponents in a political struggle?
user
It is generally legal to collect evidence on opponents as long as it is done ethically and without breaking any laws. There are a few ways that evidence can be legally collected, including through public records requests, by having parties agreed upon stipulations which involve agreeing to allow electronic surveillance or recordings during meetings, and also through open-record provisions in certain statutes. Additionally, the opposing party must typically be made aware of all efforts to collect evidence against them unless court orders are not necessary. Lastly, if all other methods prove unsuccessful and evidence gathering would break law it is advisable to turn to a private investigator rather than taking action into your own hands.
assistant
In the current political struggle, I need to collect evidence on my opponents in order to gain an advantage. What are the legal ways to collect evidence on opponents in a political struggle?
user
The legal ways to collect evidence on opponents in a political struggle include, but are not limited to: subpoenaing documents and testimony, issuing discovery requests, deposing witnesses and gathering intelligence through public record requests. Additionally, many state laws allow individuals to surveil someone without obtaining a court order in certain scenarios which can also be used as a form of evidence gathering.
assistant
In the current political struggle, I need to collect evidence on my opponents in order to gain an advantage. What are the legal ways to collect evidence on opponents in a political struggle?