Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

legal or illegal

is it illegal to speak swear words in front of women or children in public?


Asked on 6/14/09, 2:12 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Aaron Slavin Slavin Law Firm, LLC

Re: legal or illegal

Generally speaking, yes. We each have a First Amendment right to certain protected speach. However, that right is NOT unlimited. The best example is that you cannot shout "fire" in a crowded theater. Also, you generally cannot use "fighting words" in public if they are used to instigate a fight or brawl.

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Answered on 6/14/09, 9:36 am
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: legal or illegal

No state or federal law prohibits speaking swear words in public, regardless of who is present.

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Answered on 6/14/09, 10:57 am


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