I was involved in an incident where a lady claims that I stole packages from her neighbors house and she followed me home will I was walking my dog with my 9 month old in a stroller. She came running up to me and started taking pictures of me and yelling "why did you take the packages." I told her to STOP taking photos and leave me alone. I tried to get away from her by walking faster but she THEN got into a car with someone driving on the road and they were following me. She called the cops and they came to my house where the lady gave her story and I gave mine. The officers took all my information and that was it. I noticed that after I went inside my house, she gave the cops some boxes (not brown cardboard shipping boxes) and the film I presume. Was it legal for her to take pictures of me?
2006-09-19 05:00:07 · 11 answers · asked by Lost_in_time 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I was involved in an incident where a lady claims that I stole packages from her neighbors house and she followed me home will I was walking my dog with my 9 month old in a stroller. She came running up to me and started taking pictures of me and yelling "why did you take the packages." I told her to STOP taking photos and leave me alone. I tried to get away from her by walking faster but she THEN got into a car with someone driving on the road and they were following me. She called the cops and they came to my house where the lady gave her story and I gave mine. The officers took all my information and that was it. I noticed that after I went inside my house, she gave the cops some boxes (not brown cardboard shipping boxes) and the film I presume. Was it legal for her to take pictures of me?
Thanks for the answers.... So if I walk by her house again and she takes more pictures, then she can be sued for harassment?
2006-09-19 05:25:22 · update #1
She wasn't going to sell them... She claimed that I had packages and the photos could prove it. That obviously isn't true b/c I didn't have anything with me.
2006-09-19 05:26:51 · update #2
The first time, yes. By the legal definition, it does not become harrasment until done multiple times. From Legal-Dictionary of Free Dictionary:
"harassment (either harris-meant or huh-rass-meant) n. the act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands. The purposes may vary, including racial prejudice, personal malice, an attempt to force someone to quit a job or grant sexual favors, apply illegal pressure to collect a bill, or merely gain sadistic pleasure from making someone fearful or anxious. Such activities may be the basis for a lawsuit if due to discrimination based on race or sex, a violation on the statutory limitations on collection agencies, involve revenge by an ex-spouse, or be shown to be a form of blackmail ("I'll stop bothering you, if you'll go to bed with me"). The victim may file a petition for a "stay away" (restraining) order, intended to prevent contact by the offensive party. A systematic pattern of harassment by an employee against another worker may subject the employer to a lawsuit for failure to protect the worker."
So if it continues, you have a case against her, but not for a one-time action. Sorry -- and sorry this had to happen to you.
2006-09-19 05:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I notice many folk sitting on their front porches. Some are cutting grass and trimming their lawns with 'edgers.' Others are going somewhere in their cars or on their bicycles. I usually walk everywhere or take public transportation. Sometimes, a friend or two will come by. Then, out of the kindness of their heart, I ride in their cars to the grocery store or to do some general shopping. This is a treat. I am near a park where folk are playing baseball and basketball, skating, running and shoveling in the dirt. Sometimes, I even walk up on a giant movie screen set up in the park. That's a great treat because the movie that is offered is free of charge. Peace!
2016-03-27 09:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public domain means just that ... public. As long as a photo is not used for commercial purposes it is entirely legal if it was shot in the public domain. Only California has a Celebrity Law that protects actors who have a recognized commercial value because of their form of art.
That neighbor has evidence that she willingly publicly defamed you (the photo). If you are involved any more with the police, seek out an attorney if you can afford one. One of the misconceptions about the law is not all lawsuits are accepted by an attorney on a contingency basis (they get a cut of the potential jury award). To sue the photographer might require you lay some money on the table at the law office with no guarantees.
2006-09-19 05:15:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is completely legal for the lady to take picutres of you while you were walking down the street. If it was not legal then anytime you were going to take a picture of a building or the sunset you would have to ask everybody to get out of the way or consent to being in your picture. If she felt you stole some items then she should have kept an eye on you and called the police.
2006-09-19 05:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by Michael R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Taking pictures of you on a public sidewalk is fine. Using them for commercial purposes without your permission is not okay. Giving them to the police to satisfy her notion of pursuing justice is okay as well. It sounds like the police will politely ignore her claims and drop the case for lack of evidence. I wouldn't worry about it unless she refuses to take no for an answer and continues to stalk you. Then her actions would cross over into harassment and you could get an injunction or restraining order against her. It is anyones guess as to why she has this notion against you but as long as she continues to act irrationally, few, if any, will believe her.
2006-09-19 05:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by rac 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, outside is considered "public Domain" so they can take your pictures.
They do not have to stop when told. Thats why the idiot paparazzi can still take photos.
What did the cops say or think?
2006-09-19 05:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by hmmm... 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I believe the picks were legal, but what she did might be called harassment and could be called illegal. It's usually legal to take pics of people when they are out and in full public view. Not necessarily appropriate, but legal nonetheless.
2006-09-19 05:09:13 · answer #7 · answered by KoKo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are in a "public place" you have, by law, given your permission to to be filmed, photographed, or otherwise have your behaviour recorded.
If you are on film stealing, you're screwed. Sorry.
2006-09-19 05:09:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes it is legal to take pics. It is not legal to seel them without permission.
2006-09-19 05:23:56 · answer #9 · answered by jl_jack09 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you were outside so legal to take your pictures
2006-09-19 12:07:01 · answer #10 · answered by Big Daddy R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋