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[KD5NRH]

Originally Posted by ldelacruz

Where is that law? I would love to read it! I sell phone equipment with recording capability and would like to know.

Not having much luck finding it, but some of the other codes refer back to the Code of Criminal Procedure for definitions, and this could have a significant effect:

"Oral communication" means an oral communication uttered by a person exhibiting an expectation that the communication is not subject to interception under circumstances justifying that expectation. The term does not include an electronic communication.

The argument would likely hinge on whether that expectation is reasonable while on the shared porch of a duplex or townhome and speaking loudly enough to be audible to the adjoining residence.

[Jeff_Green]

Originally Posted by ldelacruz

The other issues are surveillance cameras are poor quality, use wide angle lenses to watch an area and use infared at night when most crimes happen. Not to mention the cops care less and most likely won't do a thing about except question the person, if that? Your much better off seeing the crime yourself than producing a crappy video of the incident.

I bought some cheap wireless camera's a few years back and they produced a good enough quality that I can make out faces as kids and adults walked by my van on the street.

[ldelacruz]

I deal with these cameras on a weekly basis for various customers and I would I have to see it to believe it! I am certain you would not be able to prosecute someone with a screen shot or video of the transaction. You and your neighbors are better off complaining for months constantly. The sqeaky wheel gets the grease!

OP,
I am only trying to save you time, effort, money and headache.

[Tim-in-TX]

Whether you believe that weed is harmless or not, you do have to agree that it IS illegal, like it or not.

If you want to be discrete about letting those who need to, know, then a letter to HOA with no forwarding address to start. Also, is your neighbor a renter or did he buy? If he is a renter then another letter to the owner. Then, get in contact with the HPD Narcotics Dept. directly, don't bother calling HPD dispatch because you need a detective, not a street cop who has far too many other distractions. Maybe even go so far as to get in touch with local DEA since your neighbor does appear to be dealing.

Then you might try other subtle things to dissuade your neighbors gatherings, such as a well lit font yard, users tend to prefer the shadows. And, if all else fails, then at 7:00pm on Saturday nights, open your windows, turn on COPS and turn up the volume! LOL!! Or you could ask him if he wants to join the Neighborhood Watch Committee! LOL!!

Just use caution in whatever you decide to do. Gone is the day when you could go next door and ask your neighbor nicely to stop whatever it is that he is doing that is disruptive to the neighborhood.