Questions, answered.

Invoked is an iPhone app that records police stops and accidents with one tap, keeps the recordings encrypted on your phone and helps you build your case file. It can organize a timeline and evidence packet, draft letters you send yourself and track deadlines and court dates.

No. Invoked is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. The app and this website offer general legal information and tools to organize your records. For advice about your situation, talk with a licensed attorney in your state.

Yes, recording does not need a connection. Recordings are saved and encrypted on your phone, and transcripts are made on the phone. Features that reach outside your phone, such as backing up or sharing a file, need a connection when you choose to use them.

Not yet. Invoked is built for iPhone first. An Android version is not available at this time.

Sentinel reads your police-stop and crash recordings, only with your permission, and flags moments an attorney may want to hear, with the exact words and the time. For example, it can flag a search that happened after you said you did not consent. Sentinel never gives legal advice, never decides whether your rights were violated, never files anything, and never shares your findings with anyone unless you choose to share your evidence packet.

An evidence packet gathers a timeline, Sentinel’s findings, your photos and notes, and the recording with its fingerprint, organized the way an attorney wants to see it. The fingerprint helps show the recording has not been changed since it was made. You decide whether and with whom to share it.

No. Invoked drafts letters you review and send yourself, such as a request for bodycam footage, a complaint, a ticket contest letter, a records request, an evidence-preservation letter or a demand letter for an illegal tow. Nothing is filed or sent on your behalf.

You can start with one tap in the app, with Siri, the Action Button, a Lock Screen control or Back Tap. Many people set up the option they can reach without looking at the phone. Audio always records; video is optional.

You can start recording from the Lock Screen control, Siri, the Action Button or Back Tap without unlocking. Once started, recording keeps going with the screen off.

Yes. Audio is always recorded, and video is your choice. Audio alone often captures what was said, which is frequently what matters most later.

Recording uses power like any recording app, and video uses more than audio. Keeping a charger in the car is a simple way to make sure your phone is ready when you need it.

Yes. The app records from your phone, so it works in any vehicle, whether you are driving your own car, a rental or riding as a passenger. Rules about recording private conversations vary by state.

Federal appeals courts have recognized a First Amendment right to record police performing their duties in public, as long as you do not interfere. Rules about recording private conversations, distance and interference vary by state. This is general information, not advice for your situation.

In general, you are not required to hand over your phone or delete a recording without a warrant, and officers generally need a warrant to search a phone. Situations vary, so stay calm, keep your hands visible and do not physically resist. Any dispute can be raised later through the courts or with an attorney.

On your phone, encrypted. Recordings are kept out of iCloud backups and are never uploaded unless you choose to back up or share them. Transcripts are also made on the phone.

No. Recordings are encrypted on your phone and are not uploaded unless you choose to. If the company were served with legal process, it would have little to hand over, because it does not hold readable copies of your recordings.

No. Recordings are kept out of iCloud backups on purpose. If you want a backup, Invoked offers its own end-to-end encrypted backup that only you can unlock.

If you turned on backup, you can restore your recordings on a new phone with your 25-character backup code. Without backup, recordings that existed only on the lost phone cannot be recovered, because they were never uploaded.

It is a 25-character code that unlocks your end-to-end encrypted backup. Only you have it, and the company cannot see it or reset it, so many people store it somewhere safe outside the phone, such as a password manager or a written copy at home.

Sentinel only reads recordings you give it permission to read, and its findings stay in your case file. They are shared only if you choose to share your evidence packet, for example with an attorney.

Yes. Recording is free. A membership is available for additional features, and the app shows what it includes before you subscribe.

Membership is billed through Apple, using the payment method on your Apple Account. Your receipts come from Apple.

You can cancel anytime in your Apple subscription settings on your iPhone. Your membership stays active until the end of the period you already paid for.

Yes. A membership is shared with the members of your Apple Family. Each person’s recordings and case files stay private on their own phone.

Yes. An evidence packet can be bought on its own without a membership. Recording itself is always free.

Because purchases are billed through Apple, refund requests go to Apple. Apple reviews each request under its own policies.

Open invokedapp.com/app. The page shows a six-digit code. In the app, go to Account, then Backup, then Sign in on a computer, and type that code. Check that both screens show the same four digits, tap Send, and the website signs in. There is no separate password to remember.

The web version lets you work with your case file on a larger screen after you sign in with your phone’s pairing code. You can also record from your computer’s microphone. Some phone-only features, such as Face ID, crash alerts and buying a membership, stay on the iPhone.

No. The guides, glossary and checklists are general legal information written in plain language. Laws vary by state and situation, so for advice about your case, talk with a licensed attorney.

Fines, deadlines and point counts vary by state and change over time, so the guides do not list them. Your ticket and your state’s court website list the deadline; it is often measured in days, so check it the day you get the ticket.

You can, but sign out when you finish and close the browser. Your case file contains personal details, so a private device is usually the better choice.

No. The guides, glossary, FAQ and checklists on this site are free to read without the app or an account.

Generally, no. Under Miranda v. Arizona (1966), warnings are required before custodial interrogation, meaning questioning after you are in custody. A routine traffic stop usually is not custody. This is general information, not advice about your situation.

Yes, in general. In Pennsylvania v. Mimms (1977), the Supreme Court held that officers may order a driver out of the car during a lawful stop. Many people find it safest to comply calmly and raise any concerns later through the courts.

You are generally not required to consent to a search, and courts treat consent as valid only when it is voluntary, under Schneckloth v. Bustamonte (1973). Officers may still search on other legal grounds, such as a warrant or probable cause. If you do not consent, many people say so calmly and do not physically resist.

In Rodriguez v. United States (2015), the Supreme Court held that a stop cannot be extended beyond its purpose, such as writing a ticket, without reasonable suspicion of something more. How long that takes depends on the facts. This is general information, not advice.

In most situations you have a right to remain silent, though many states require drivers to show a license, registration and proof of insurance, and some require you to give your name. Rules vary by state. Many people answer identification questions and calmly decline others.

It depends on your state and the court. Your ticket and your state’s court website list the deadline; it is often measured in days, so check it the day you get the ticket. Missing it can lead to a default or added penalties.

The match engine can show partner attorneys with the fee up front, so you can compare before you reach out. You choose whether to contact anyone and whom. Invoked never files anything for you.

Attorneys pay a flat listing fee to appear. They never pay Invoked per case or per client, so the listing does not depend on whether you hire someone.

You do. Invoked shows options and fees; the decision to contact or hire an attorney is entirely yours. You are also free to work with any attorney who is not listed.

Many people talk with a lawyer when they face a criminal charge, an injury, a large property loss, a license suspension or a claim against a government agency. Deadlines in these cases can be short, so earlier is often better. Many lawyers offer a first consultation to discuss whether they can help.

Bring your ticket or court papers, photos, notes, any letters from insurers and your evidence packet if you have one. A short list of questions about experience, fees, strategy and communication helps you compare lawyers.

Communications with a lawyer made to get legal advice are generally protected by attorney-client privilege, even at a first consultation in many cases. There are exceptions, and sharing the conversation with others can weaken the protection. Ask the lawyer how it applies to you.