A friend of mine got into an argument with a guy, so he disconnected the guy's satellite TV cable wire on the outside of the guy's house. He claims he wouldn't get in trouble if caught, and I think he would at least be guilty of a misdemeanor. who's right?
2006-12-14 02:44:32 · 6 answers · asked by Nitro_Fan2001 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In California, it is actually a felony for someone to do that. Your respective state may have a similar law. You can look up your state law at http://www.findlaw.com/.
Penal Code Section 591. A person who unlawfully and maliciously takes down, removes, injures, or obstructs any line of telegraph, telephone, or cable television, or any other line used to conduct electricity, or any part thereof, or appurtenances or apparatus connected therewith, or severs any wire thereof, or makes any unauthorized connection with any line, other than a telegraph, telephone, or cable television line, used to conduct electricity, or any part thereof, or appurtenances or apparatus connected therewith, is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, or by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), or imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year.
2006-12-14 06:41:54 · answer #1 · answered by Pablo Rueben 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine if your friend got caught, he would probably get in trouble for trespassing and tampering with other people's possessions on their property. This can't be legal!
Now, if he's caught, what would his sentence be? It depends on the state's laws, what the judge says, how much evidence each of them have, etc. He won't know unless he speaks with a lawyer to get a better idea.
2006-12-14 10:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant just unhook someones cable!!! if your friend is the one paying the bill!! I would call the police if I was him don't get in to another argument with him it could lead to something bad happening like a fight just call the police and tell them what the situation is hope this helps and good luck
2006-12-14 10:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called vandalism. He will be ticketed by the police. But you will need proof he did it, or have the cops catch him in the act.
2006-12-14 11:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Guilty of trespassing and vandalism
2006-12-14 11:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's against the law to destroy one's property
2006-12-14 11:17:29 · answer #6 · answered by mojo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋