By definition the term “loiter” means to “Stand or wait around without apparent purpose”. However, the evidence indicates that the defendant had a purpose; to promote animal rights and discourage the sale of animal products. In the context of the statue the term “loiter” implies that the defendant was standing, or wandering around the outside of the shop in an ambiguous manner. However, there is clear evidence that Mr. Brush’s actions as he was outside the shop were explicit, he was protesting.
Furthermore, if we relate the term ‘loitering’ back to the purpose, the context of this case simply does not fit. Firstly, “menacing behaviors” and “gang confrontations or other intimadatory group activities”, as under the charge of ‘loitering’ implies
Furthermore, if we relate the term ‘loitering’ back to the purpose, the context of this case simply does not fit. Firstly, “menacing behaviors” and “gang confrontations or other intimadatory group activities”, as under the charge of ‘loitering’ implies