Summary
In New York, psych wards can hold individuals for up to 72 hours for emergency evaluation under the Mental Hygiene Law if they pose a danger to themselves or others. This requires physician certification. Public indecency involves acts offensive to public decency, such as exposure or lewd acts, with intent to arouse. Intent is proven through evidence, context, and behavior. Visible outlines of genitals through clothing are not specifically illegal but may lead to charges if deemed indecent.Full Conversation
What laws give them that right?
In New York, the right of psych wards to hold someone for * hours for emergency evaluation is granted under the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL), specifically:
- MHL §*.*: Emergency Admission for Immediate Observation, Care, and Treatment.
- MHL §*.*: Emergency Admission on Medical Certification.
- MHL §*.*: Emergency Admission by Police Officers.
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What is MHL §*.*?
MHL §*.* in New York refers to the Emergency Admission for Immediate Observation, Care, and Treatment. Key points include:
- Emergency Admission: Used when a person poses an immediate danger to themselves or others.
- Physician Certification: Requires a physician's certification based on an examination.
- Duration: Allows for a *-hour hold for evaluation and treatment.
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Are dick prints illegal?
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In New York, there is no specific law against "dick prints" (visible outlines of genitals through clothing). However, if the display is deemed indecent or leads to harassment, it may lead to charges under public indecency or harassment laws.
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Are visible outlines of genitals through clothing legal?
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In New York, there isn't a specific law against visible outlines of genitals through clothing ("dick prints"). However, if the display is considered indecent or causes harassment, it could lead to charges under public indecency or harassment laws.
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What is public indecency?
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Public indecency in New York involves acts that are considered offensive to public decency. Key points include:
- Exposure: Deliberate exposure of private parts in public.
- Lewd Acts: Engaging in lewd acts in public.
- Intent: The intent to arouse or satisfy sexual desire.
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What is the intent to arouse or satisfy sexual desire in the context of public indecency?
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The intent to arouse or satisfy sexual desire in the context of public indecency in New York refers to the perpetrator's purpose or motivation behind their actions. This means the individual engages in the indecent act with the goal of either arousing themselves or others sexually.
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In public indecency cases, proving intent to arouse or satisfy sexual desire involves:
- Evidence: Witness testimonies, surveillance footage, or any incriminating behavior.
- Context: The circumstances surrounding the act, such as location and behavior.
- Behavior: Showing the act was deliberate and not accidental.
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