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You can if there is a fire, but if you shout fire when there isn't one, raising a false alarm, people will dial 911, everything will turn into chaos and people could be injured. You could be sued for any damage or injuries, if not charged with several crimes.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoI'm going to pretend this is a serious question, because I'm really not sure.
You can't shout "FIRE" in a theatre or any crowded area. This will cause unnecessary panic and a mob to be created. People could get seriously injured in such a scenario. Additionally, they'll miss out on their movie :(
For the reasons stated above, it is illegal in the U.S. to shout "fire" in a theater.
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∙ 11y agoNo, of course not! That is exactly what the fire alarm is for, and you could save lives by giving earlier warning to other patrons.
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Is there a noun for church burning?
The noun for any deliberately set illegal fire is arson.
Is it illegal to yell out fire in a movie theater?
Not if it's true. Your early warning could help save innocent lives.
Is it illegal to scream Fire in the movie theatre?
no, or else the people that won't notice the fire will get burned.It is illegal to yell "Fire" if and only if there is nofire. You cannot yell out fire as a joke.
Is it illegal to yell fire in a crowded movie theater?
Not if it's true. Your early warning could help save innocent lives.
What is the name of the felony of making an illegal fire?
If it was done with an unlawful intent it is known as Arson. If it was burning leaves or a trash fire, it could be charged as a Negligent Fire or as a violation of Environmental Regulations.
Is it illegal to yell out fire in a crowded movie theater fact or opinion?
It was made illegal in the Supreme Court case Schenk v. United States in 1919. The court case was more tailored to talk and advocating Communism, using the "fire in a crowded theatre" idea as an analogous figurative statement, but that's when the phrase was coined and made unlawful.
When was Fire Burning created?
Fire Burning was created in 2008.
When did Brooklyn Theater Fire happen?
Brooklyn Theater Fire happened on 1876-12-05.
When was the Globe theater destroyed by fire?
On 29th June 1613, fire broke out at the globe theater.
When was Shouting fire in a crowded theater created?
Shouting fire in a crowded theater was created in 1919.
Why is burning down houses illegal?
It is arson. Arson is a crime and results in prison time. When a arson fire is set it can destroy an area or town.
Is it legal or illegal to have a fire on a Sunday?
no it is not illegal to have a fire on a Sunday
