William's Home Is Ablaze Thanks to a Lightning Strike

question 55

Multiple Choice

William's home is ablaze thanks to a lightning strike.Matthew,a freelance videographer,is trying to photograph the fire with intention of selling the video to the local television station.Twice Matthew moves in among the fire trucks to get a better view but both times the fire captain tells him to get back across the street as he is in their way.The third time Matthew appears among the fire trucks,the fire captain summons a police officer and has Matthew arrested.Matthew has committed:

• A)no offense because he has a First Amendment right to photograph the fire.
• B)obstruction or retaliation because he obstructing efforts to fight the fire.
• C)interference with public duties because he impeding the ability of the firefighters to combat the fire.
• D)no offense because the fire trucks were located on a public street.

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Definitions:

Rationalization

The process of making actions or outcomes seem reasonable or logical, often by creating a plausible explanation.

Efficient Means

Methods or strategies that achieve desired outcomes with the least amount of waste, effort, or expense.

Unintended

Outcomes or effects that were not planned or foreseen.

Rationalization

The process of logically justifying behaviors, decisions, or beliefs, often after the fact, to make them appear reasonable or societally acceptable.