Would that be breaking any laws known to us as civilians?
2007-06-02 09:49:40 · 13 answers · asked by cummingbehindya 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
the officer can give you a ticket for lewd behavior. I would not recommend soing it because if you fail to comply (throw away ticket or bicker about it) you can go to jail.
2007-06-02 11:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on state law and city ordnance. I happen to think it's an expression of free speech. This also makes me think about the discretion I have as a police officer. The discretion to remember your use of free speech and decide if I really want to write you a $200 citation for improper window tinting or going 2mph over the speed limit or having a dirty license plate, or a non-functioning horn or high beam indicator, or for not having road flares in your trunk, or........etc.
2007-06-03 08:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by Brian C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal to 'flip off' the police. Courts have said that police officers cannot be offended, by words or gestures. But that doesn't mean that people around that see you do it can't be offended. If the officer finds out someone watching you do that is offended, they could get you for a disorderly conduct, but that's about it.
2007-06-02 11:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by Brandon R 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't recommend doing it myself. Just remember, cops have a very good memory. Take for ex: You're driving 43 in a 40?? The cop will remember you and you'll wonder why you're getting a ticker for only 3 over.
2007-06-02 11:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by vincewood30 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. i heard of a guy who has sued the police on 2 different occasions because he was wrongfully arrested for this. they ended up paying him a couple thousand dollars. i'll try to find the article and post it. it's generally a very bad idea but it's called freedom of speech.
2007-06-02 11:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You most certinely can not while I don't encourage it you can't be arrested because we have this little thing in a america called freedom of speech...if you are arrested and they try to slam you with lewd behavior in public sue the **** out of em..
2007-06-02 16:11:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem at all. The officer won't mind and will probably just tell you to 'have a nice day'.
2007-06-02 17:18:45 · answer #7 · answered by Penguin_Bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While that's a pretty stupid thing to do, I don't think it's actually illegal. Though I have no real desire to find out ... and I think it would probably not make the police too thrilled, either.
2007-06-02 10:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by SimAlex 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, this is technically not illegal, however it may give the officer probable cause to detain you, as he may feel you're signaling him for help, and therefore is required to investigate to make sure you don't need any assistance.
2007-06-02 11:07:48 · answer #9 · answered by trueblue3167 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it is illegal to use a obscene gesture in the public.if you are not smart enough to know better you will have a very bad headache later that day
2007-06-02 16:15:59 · answer #10 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋