The arrested man identified himself as a combat veteran and said he was burning the American flag in protest of an executive order Trump signed Monday targeting flag burning.
The arrested man identified himself as a combat veteran and said he was burning the American flag in protest of an executive order Trump signed Monday targeting flag burning.
I mean, intent is very often a major defining factor whether something is illegal or not.
The difference between murder and manslaughter often hinges on whether there was intent.
And for something as stupid as loitering intent is the sole deciding factor for guilt.