Public Sidewalk Privacy Concerns

Summary

Accidentally viewing inside a home from a public sidewalk is not considered a crime. While respecting privacy is important, there is no legal issue if the view is incidental and the window is uncovered. Always be mindful of privacy, but based on the situation described, no legal action is necessary.

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I was on a public sidewalk and I was walking past someone's house and I looked at their house and I saw their husband and wife through their window and they saw me even I was walking on a public sidewalk is that a crime
Hey Patrick, based on what you've described, it doesn't sound like a crime. You're allowed to walk on public sidewalks and looking around isn't typically an offense. Just be mindful of privacy and avoid staring into private residences.
Do you have any other questions or concerns about this situation?
I was on the sidewalk and they didn't have any blinds it was a clear window I saw them and they saw me
Hey Patrick, being on a public sidewalk and accidentally seeing inside a house through an uncovered window isn't a crime. It's always best to respect people's privacy, but there's no legal issue here based on what you've described.
Do you have any other questions or concerns related to this situation?