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Thieves caught stealing political yard signs (files.catbox.moe)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Lifecoach5000@lemmy.world to c/publicfreakout@lemmy.world

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[–] marine_mustang@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

So let’s hypothetically say that the only signs for a candidate are homemade signs for some personality cult reason, definitely not posted by the campaign, and posted on public property. Wouldn’t be illegal to remove those, right?

[–] jonne@infosec.pub 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It's still trespassing, and if needed a judge could put a value on them based on cost of materials + cost of labour.

[–] HonkTonkWoman@lemm.ee 7 points 3 weeks ago

Some public spaces do offer public posting within guidelines, som I’m guessing trespassing wouldn’t be a primary charge.

I’d wager Vandalism over Trespassing, but you’re spot on with the value added charges.