It's not just the yelling of "FIRE" in a crowded theatre that can get you in
trouble. I thought I would quote a typical ordinance that deals with matters
such as this, just as a matter of interest. I might add that laws such as
these have been on the books for many years in most jurisdictions.
A person shall be guilty of disorderly conduct if, with the intent to cause
public inconvenience, annoyance, alarm or recklessly creating the risk
thereof he:
1) Acts in a violent or tumultuous manner toward another whereby any
person is placed in fear of safety of his life, limb or health;
2) Acts in a violent or tumultuous manner toward another whereby the
property of any person is placed in danger of being destroyed or
damaged;
3) Endangers the lawful pursuits of another by acts of violence, angry
threats and abusive conduct;
4) Jostles or crowds or pushes any person in any public place;
5) Uses "fighting words" directed toward any person and thus creates a
turmoil;
6) Causes, provokes or engages in any fight, brawl or riotous conduct so
as to endanger the life, limb, health or property of another; or
7) By acts of violence interferes with another's pursuit of a lawful
occupation.
I think you will find the above content to be very common in most
jurisdictions. I thought you might find it interesting.
Tom Rightmer - A Victims' Rights Advocate
... ...I stand in awe. ( I hope I can get it off my shoes!)
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