You can get arrested for being a jerk, even if you're only bothering your newlywed wife
A few lessons we took away from today's New York State Court of Appeals decision in the case of The People v. Tony Weaver:
- You can get arrested for disorderly conduct if your jerkish behavior is not bothering anyone other than your newlywed wife.
- The fact that it's your wedding night does not earn you a free pass from the cops for being a jerk.
- Telling an officer to "shut the f--- up" because she's not your mother -- probably not a good idea.
- Being clothed in formal wear will not prevent you from being tased.
- Do you really want your wedding album to include a mug shot?
All noted. Good to see that the state's highest court has cleared that up.
Earlier on AOA: Broken engagement -- who gets the ring in New York State?
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If Tony W. was screaming at his new wife that much on their wedding night, it can't bode well for their marriage - maybe they need that AOA post on where to find a good divorce attorney??
... said kert on Feb 11, 2011 at 10:01 AM | link
@kert: I did a quick check yesterday to see if there were any follow-up stories or mentions of what happened to the seemingly ill-fated couple. But I couldn't find anything. You're right, though -- the odds don't appear to be in their favor.
... said Greg on Feb 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM | link
I really wish I could have seen THAT on Cops.
... said Summer on Feb 11, 2011 at 12:58 PM | link