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> Nor does it mean otherwise, what's your point? And I never said otherwise. Which is why I opened my original post with a question about what actually happene
by googlryas 4y ago
> Nor does it mean otherwise, what's your point?
And I never said otherwise. Which is why I opened my original post with a question about what actually happened.
Yes, both cases you mention are damaging something. A better example might be - is a person who draws on a sidewalk with sidewalk chalk damaging it?
If someone moves my trashcan on the street 2' to the right so they can park where it was, have they damaged it?
- sorwin 4y agoYes? It's likely no longer in the spot is was meant to. 2' to the right could mean it's in the way of cars, customers, etc.
- googlryas 4y agoAnd that is considered damaging the trash can? Can you cite any laws, legal analysis, or newspaper in any US jurisdiction that describes moving a trashcan a short distance as criminal mischief, or any other crime?
- sorwin 4y agoYes? It's called tampering with public property.... https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/readingpa/latest/reading_pa/0-0-0-20593#JD_536-102 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/readingpa/latest/readi...
- googlryas 4y agoA person's garbage bin is not a "sign, notice, marker or topographical survey monument erected or placed by the City."