Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Yesterday I was tanning nude in my backyard as I usually do when the weather is nice. As I was in the middle of "exploring" myself, a police helicopter flew over very very low and began circling. At first I thought nothing of it and kept doing my thing, but they were so low I could see one of the guys watching me with binoculars as they were hovering above me. I dropped my toy and ran in the house. Can I get in trouble for this??? Im only 19 and really don't want to go to jail. Thx!


Asked on 2/11/11, 10:52 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

I don't see how you could, assuming your back yard is not readily visible to the public. But the officers who stopped to ogle you might be. I don't think they committed any crimes, but they likely violated their department's rules of conduct. You may want to file a complaint with them, especially if you think they photographed you and/or made a video.

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Answered on 2/11/11, 11:14 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

I always forget that law enforment comes with its own "perquisites." This reminds me of an incident when I was in the Navy and the Commanding Officer recorded a video of a topless party on a yacht in the Virgin Islands using the periscope.

I wouldn't file a complaint, as then they can counter with charging you for masturbating in public.

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Answered on 2/11/11, 11:24 am
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Assuming there is a fence around your backyard you didn't do anything wrong, and if anybody deserves to go to jail it is those creepy officers who mis-spent your tax dollars on expensive helicopter fuel.

But do this again and you might go blind ;)

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Answered on 2/11/11, 2:57 pm


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