NYC judge rules that wearing low-slung trousers may look foolish but is not a crime.
NEW YORK (AP) — Wearing saggy pants is not a crime, just foolish.
That’s how a New York City judge ruled in throwing out a summons issued to a man wearing low-slung pants that exposed his underwear.
Judge Ruben Franco said that the summons appeared to be an attempt by one police officer to show his displeasure with the style.
The Bronx man, Julio Martinez, was issued the ticket on April 20.
The judge writes that many may find the low-slung trouser trend distasteful and foolish. But he says people can dress how they want as long as they do not offend public order and decency.
Franco’s decision was issued last month. Martinez and his Legal Aid attorney could not be reached for comment.
HAVERFORD, Pa. (AP) — Seven suburban Philadelphia children had a brush with the law for selling without a permit – selling lemonade, that is. But police say it was all a misunderstanding. A neighbor called Haverford Township police July 10 about the sales. He says the youngsters were going door-to-door and he didn’t think they were being properly supervised.
