A group of students are canoeing down a river when their canoe capsizes. Clearly frustrated by this event the begin yelling and cursing quite loudly. The river runs near several residential areas. Can the students be charged with disorderly conduct?
Yes, such behavior can easily cause a disturbance to others.
Yes, disorderly conduct is a strict liability offense.
No, others must be in their field of view for such a crime to be charged.
No, such language is protected by the First Amendment freedom of speech.
