Protesting...? can they? say I want to go spred peace and protest against war...I did it before and they didn't do anything. They saw me...I was stoned and dressed like a hippie head to toe... can they really arrest you for just protesting even when you're sober? If so, why?
2007-08-07 15:00:01 · 10 answers · asked by Amanda Overmeyer-Janis of today! 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Well, my cousin got beat up by a cop for protesting cop violence. Hmmm, kind of odd right?
Oh, but it wasnt this country
2007-08-07 15:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The First Amendment protects you from being arrested for expressing you beliefs, so you cannot be arrested just for protesting. But you also have to consider your manner of protesting, because you can be arrested for disturbing the peace (if your protest disrupts people in the area from going about their activities), trespassing, or things like that.
2007-08-07 22:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by julz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can protest, it's your 1st amendment right to do so that is so long as you're not disrupting the peace, block the streets or preventing stores to presume business. Just don't commit any crimes while your protesting it's not that hard. That also goes for being under the influence.
2007-08-08 02:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you do. If you post a big sign over a freeway (on an overpass) that might be considered a visual distraction to drivers. Stepping into traffic a definite No No. Placing posters on a lamp pole or power pole is usually illegal and they will only do something if they see you doing it. Putting up posters on a business, yep a No No. In general terms if you infringe on the rights of others "you" are out of line.
It will vary from town to town. You need to make sure of what you can and cannot do in each jurisdiction.
2007-08-07 22:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Generally if you are on private property you are safe, unless your into burning crosses and it can be viewed from a public street. Public protest in some places require permits. You do have the right to assemble in this country (U.S.) to protest. By the way I know all of this because I am THE ALL AMERICAN!!!!
2007-08-07 23:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Sloan R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and they do it all of the times.
Even cops that protest can get in trouble.
Remember the Blue Flu?
Blue Flu
The cop's version of going on strike. Since they can't legally strike they all call in sick.
When the city threatened to reduce pensions, the NYPD came down with a bad case of the blue flu.
2007-08-07 22:03:24 · answer #6 · answered by Max R Waller 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yup, then thy send you to GITMO, waterboard you and then let Dick Cheyney have his way with you.
FOLEY HAGGARD 2008
2007-08-07 23:19:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, as long as you aren't violating some law.
2007-08-07 22:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only if your causing public disturbance
2007-08-07 22:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by nystpr187 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
your stupid you just admitted that you were stoned. please stop smoking dope and get a life
2007-08-07 22:48:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋