Originally posted by Lord Alexandor

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Originally posted by Topos

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Obviously you don't do law since you missed

Although normal photographic activities should not cause problems in public forum areas, extreme or suspicious behavior could expose a photographer to prosecution under disorderly conduct and loitering laws. Disorderly conduct laws prohibit people from engaging in any behavior that causes substantial inconvenience, annoyance or alarm through disruptive behavior. For example, taking a few photographs of someone in a public place will not constitute disorderly conduct even if the person is annoyed. Extreme behavior, such as repeatedly taking close-ups despite someone's objections or failing to obey police orders at a crime scene could constitute disorderly conduct.

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Obviously you didn't read the "I Am Not A Lawyer" line I wrote. Also, I highlighted some key words in your post that strengthen my stance that it isn't illegal.

Also, you do have a point in the italicized sentence. ("...repeatedly taking close-ups despite someone's objections...could constitute disorderly conduct.")

It really depends on the age of the teen, in this case. If she is under 18, then yes, he is probably guilty of disorderly conduct with a camera AFTER the mother says he needs to stop. He is, IMHO, disorderly with the guy on the bike at the end. HOWEVER, if the teen is 18+, then (remember, IANAL), IMHO, the mother doesn't have the right to say that he can or cannot film her, only the girl can say that.

Also, please note that I think the guy is a perv and shouldn't be filming people the way he was. I also think he was very rude. But, I also don't think much, if anything, will come of this in terms of the law.

Topos, if you would like to argue with me about this, I'd be more than happy to do so, but not here. If you want to argue, PM me and we shall continue this argument/debate.

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