Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

pigs and id's

can you be cited for calling a cop a pig? also can you be arrested for not carrying a state issued id at all times?


Asked on 3/27/07, 7:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark Chuparkoff Chuparkoff & Chuparkoff

Re: pigs and id's

Technically, you can be arrested for anything. The question is whether it is against the law to call a cop a 'pig'. Normally, no, it is not against the law. The gray area arizes when and how you do it. For instance, just calling someone a pig is ok and protected by your First Amendment Rights.... doing it in a loud, obnoxious, drunk manner may suddenly be considered "disorderly conduct".

Regarding the State issued ID's. Typically, you don't have to carry one. However, one must be readily/reasonably available upon request.

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Answered on 3/28/07, 9:14 am


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