Have you committed a crime lately?

[firefox]

It seems that everything and it's mom is illegal these days! Check which jurisdictions apply and give some details/comments.

I did Local through Federal. I'm not 100% sure everything I've done is actually illegal, but here are some highlights

Local- Conducting honest business without asking mommy government for permission, some stupid traffic maneuvers a few months ago (no citation)

State- Same in terms of business, plus I don't indulge in all their "mandatory donations".

Federal- Sans many mandatory donations, plus "destruction of federal property", ie, snipping a few random coins in order to determine their metal content (or lack thereof).

Anyone have anything more interesting, perhaps something that had consequences?

[Stoner]

Shit, I suppose I break the law hourly. Doing it as we speak.

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[Buck Laser]

I can't think of any laws I've broken lately. I don't even speed anymore, unless it's necessary to keep up in traffic. That's rarely the case in Austin, because the cops are diligent in looking for speeders.

But I'm not obsessed with laws. Too much worry makes you sour.

[Pookie]

None here. I even drive carefully.

[underdawg]

There are two laws that I tend to break on a regular basis. One is the one that stoner breaks and the other is a stupid local bicycle helmet law.

[AlonzoMourning23]

I shot the sheriff

[Buck Laser]

There are two laws that I tend to break on a regular basis. One is the one that stoner breaks and the other is a stupid local bicycle helmet law.


Underdawg, I was made a believer in bike helmets back in 1971, when there weren't any good ones available. I had a serious fall, (not really my fault, but that doesn't matter), and came out with a shattered collar bone, four broken ribs and relatively minor concussion. I never go out without a helmet, whether or not the law requires it. It doesn't for adults in Austin, but there is a law requiring kids under a certain age to have them.

Yeah, I know it's a pain in the ass, but it's better than a broken head. By the way, when I rode motorcycles, I NEVER went out without a helmet. And I believe the helmet saved my life one day in 1985, one day when I lost it on loose gravel at a rural road intersection, trying to avoid a combine coming at me.

You sound a bit saner than Stoner, though!

[Stoner]

I shot the sheriff


I shot the deputy and that stinkin' horse.

[Pookie]

LOL!! You people are a hoot. Thank you for the laugh about the sheriff -- and his horse.
I used to be a sheriff's deputy, and please don't shoot me, I got over it. LOL!

[ECW]

I shot a moon once...

[Pookie]

Oh, geez, ECW!!! I give up. I'm gonna go rob a liquor store tomorrow LOL!

[ECW]

Then I'll shoot you a moon on your way to the Big House.

[firefox]

Another topic relevant here: Blue Laws! Know of any good ones in your state?

In CA:

1. It is illegal to eat an orange in a bathtub on Tuesdays(?).
2. It is illegal to walk an elephant down Main Street.

I heard these a while ago somewhere, and I can't guarantee their authenticity, but I wouldn't be surprised. Does anyone know of a blue law archive anywhere?

[Professor]

Another topic relevant here: Blue Laws! Know of any good ones in your state?

In CA:

1. It is illegal to eat an orange in a bathtub on Tuesdays(?).
2. It is illegal to walk an elephant down Main Street.

I heard these a while ago somewhere, and I can't guarantee their authenticity, but I wouldn't be surprised. Does anyone know of a blue law archive anywhere?


http://www.dumblaws.com/
Click on your state.

My favorite one from Chicago:

"It is legal to protest naked in front of city hall as long as you are under seventeen years of age and have legal permits."

Anti-Bush protests are about to get much more interesting.

As for the laws I have broken...

Local: speeding, crosswalking, driving without a license (it was at home, I'm not sure if that counts), breaking curfew.

State: I think just the underage drinking.

[potter]

Just a little grass on occasion....otherwise I stick to the laws more closely than they deserve.

[bobbylien]

Speeding but not enough to get pulled over.

[firefox]

You were in CA then? 8-) Speed limit means posted speed +10-30mph :P

[Cobra]

I ran a red stoplight today, and yestery, actually seem to do it a lot. Need to stop, don't need no ticket. What else break school rules regualry but so does everyone else cuss they're anal worthless rules.

[lily]

Hmmmm.....now that you bring up traffic lights, Cobra. I wonder does running a yellow light count? I consider those just suggestions.

[Cobra]

I don't know, i always go thru the yellow ones. It's just when they turn read a bit to fast after you alreay floored it to make it thru is my problem.

[BIrdzeye]

Rockville, MD: Persons may not swear while on the highway.

Well, I guess that makes me an outlaw. I drive through Rockville a lot and I do admit to having cussed at stupid drivers (with the windows up, of course!).

[Professor]

I forgot stealing and drugs. Never got caught on either though.

[firefox]

Skore. What kinds? My cousin deals salvia and pot mostly. He's carried some E before supposedly, but I've never seen any confirming evidence of anything but pot.

[I Plead The 5th]

A little of the herb, some speeding tickets, and shoplifting. Only caught on the 2 last ones.

[firefox]

Nice, I used to shoplift periodically. It's all about the large wherehouse stores... You probably know what I'm talking about. Anyway, I don't do that anymore, and haven't for 5 years probably. I learned my lesson without being caught.

[ViolaLee]

Did you know it's illegal to drive barefoot? I break that law all the time.

[Buck Laser]

Did you know it's illegal to drive barefoot? I break that law all the time.


Actually, I think that bit about it being illegal to drive barefoot is an urban myth. At least that's what they told me in defensive driving school. So far as I know, no state actually has a law banning driving barefoot. To be sure, check it on Snopes.com.

Welcome to DF, by the way!

[I Plead The 5th]

Here are two washington state laws i found

"RCW 70.54.050
Exposing contagious disease -- Penalty.

Every person who shall wilfully expose himself to another, or any animal affected with any contagious or infectious disease, in any public place or thoroughfare, except upon his or its necessary removal in a manner not dangerous to the public health; and every person so affected who shall expose any other person thereto without his knowledge, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."


“It is mandatory for a motorist with criminal intentions to stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he is entering the town."
This one is part of a crime prevention law but i dont know the number

[firefox]

Right, like a criminal is going to do that. That's WHY they are criminals! ;)

[Labrocca]

I added a none for those that are freaks of nature. :)

[firefox]

Good idea, Lab ;)