is it against the law to curse in public?
is that considerd free speech?
2007-07-27 17:40:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Actually yes it is illegal but i don't think anyone enforces it until they are the ones being cussed. And yes it is freedom of speech. It's one of those damned if you do and damned if you don't things.
2007-07-27 22:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by Zeo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free speech has a boundary, especially when there are laws that protect each citizen. You could be charged with a disorderly conduct by using profane or abusive language or gestures which includes giving some the straight finger.
2007-07-27 18:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by defendant 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as you don't offend anyone, or else that goes against the 13th constitution of free will and proprietary governmentation, which can actually get you imprisoned. This was tried in the Halfer vs Supreme Court Case of 1983. Kinda trippy.
2007-07-27 17:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by Meatloaf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's free speech, and you can curse in public. Just make sure you're in a public place. A privately owned zoo, for example, wouldn't be a public place.
2007-07-27 17:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, if you are cursing someone it is considered intent to disturb the breech of the peace. At least that is what they charged me with about ten years ago when I cursed my sister-in-law.
2007-07-27 17:49:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. In the USA? No. In Canada? Depends on what you're saying really. But some countries have stricter speech laws than others.
2007-07-27 17:44:16 · answer #6 · answered by terrormachine 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not in and of itself. If you use naughty words in a normal conversational tone, that's quite legal. If you're screaming and yelling like a lunatic, you could be looking at disturbing the peace or disorderly conduct.
2007-07-27 22:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-07-27 17:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you are.
Some kid over here got smacked with a fine.
Not for swearing at anyone rudely, just for casually saying F*** in a conversation.....
It's crazy.
Just... be careful what you say when the cops are around. I doubt they would do anything. I mean pretty much everyone swears.....
2007-07-27 17:44:27 · answer #9 · answered by ... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have an ordinance called disorderly conduct. It covers any abusive, threatening, offensive behavior, or actions to a person or persons". So yes it can be an arrestable offense.
2007-07-27 18:35:05 · answer #10 · answered by Christy G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋