Comments on: So what exactly is “unlawful photography” anyway?

By: sam marcus

sam marcus — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:23:02 +0000

Even though photographers that take pictures of police during their job, or even any public official eating a burger or buying a playboy magazine has the right to do so, they will pay a price of thousands of dollars defending their right to do so.
I doubt that the expense of hiring an attorney or time lost from work is recoverable to the photographer.

By: Rusty Carr

Rusty Carr — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:40:42 +0000

Ain’t the truth, but INSTEAD they close ranks and protect the miscreants that wormed their way into law enforcement. Makes me want to puke.

By: J. Michael Considine, Jr.

J. Michael Considine, Jr. — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:06:50 +0000

June 8, 2010

Dear Carlos,
I represented Allen Robinson in the federal trial in Robinson v. Fetterman, 378 F. Supp. 2nd 534 (E.D.Pa. 2005), whch clarified the right of citizens to photgraph police officers in the performance of their duties under the First Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled on this specific issue. You and all photjournalists should read the opinion because it is likely your First Amendment rights have been or will be violated by police in the future. If I can ever help you, call me at 610-431-3288. I am teaching in Chna until June 16. Here there is still legal torture and no such right.
J. Michael Considine, Jr.

By: dbltapp

dbltapp — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:47:12 +0000

The woman had a reasonable expectation of privacy…

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:26:46 +0000

I stumbled on this one this one this morning, and following up on “unlawful photography” led me to your website. http://www.cbc.ca/cp/Oddities/091028/K102821AU.html
So, you’re trying to tell me taking photos of your wife or girlfriend for your own “sexual gratification” is illegal in Tennessee? Granted the guy shouldn’t have done what he did, however I’m sure there are millions of photos of partners that were taken for a thrill. the way I read the law it’s illegal to take consensual naughty photos? It’s against the law to take a photo of a cheerleader at a college game if you’re going to go home and masturbate while looking at it? the enforcement possibilities are staggering!

By: dbltapp

dbltapp — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:35:55 +0000

Referencing a case like Robinson V Fetterman without linking to it is illegal… or maybe just lazy.

By: shizzy manizzy

shizzy manizzy — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:30:09 +0000

Here’s an idea:

A REGISTERED LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFENDER LIST

We put the names and addresses of all abusive cops and biased judges online with their pictures and addresses so we can all steer clear of these bastards. The public has a right to stay informed.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:37:13 +0000

Brilliant, thanks! stumbled…

By: Anom

Anom — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:30:35 +0000

The case Robinson V Fetterman is all that needs to be cited here. This is an established right and very clear on photography being an extension of your First Amendment Rights to Free Speech.