What would be the crime? Nothing damaged so it is not property damage, nothing permanently defacing it so is not vandalism.
Is it legal to do this?
What would be the crime? Nothing damaged so it is not property damage, nothing permanently defacing it so is not vandalism.
Is it legal to do this?
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That's an excellent method to protest a business or even government operation.
Not necessarily. Doing so can be deemed creating a public nuisance similar to having your stereo on too loud. Doing so doesn't cause any damage, but still potentially creates an inhospitable environment for others not on your property, especially the owner of the building. And if so, it is technically defined as light pollution.
The question is interesting. I don't think it would raise to the level of being criminal unless the content of the images projected was sufficiently inappropriate or defamation. I assume a court ordered cease and desist might be possible but not until after a hearing.
Disorderly conduct, public nuisance, criminal mischief, disturbing the peace.. it could be many things. Without describing the pictures, the type of building, and the intent it is impossible to answer.
You'd need to describe what sort of image, and what sort of building.
There's a huge difference between a Christmas decoration projector that happens to catch the corner of your neighbor's house, and projecting child pornography on city hall.
Interesting question. I think it would be considered something for which you'd need permission from the building management or owner. At least, you'd be expected to cease doing so at their request or demand.
Not sure if it would be illegal or not depending on the city codes or laws but if it doesn’t belong to the person putting graffiti on it would they be treating that property vacant or not like they would want someone to treat their property? Following the golden rule might apply in this case Because someone owns it government or otherwise so if not sure be wise see the possible dangers and conceal or protect yourself ask questions before hand.
There’s a bunch of different laws you could be violating depending on what is being shown.
Public disturbance
Distraction to drivers on the road
Illegal public performance (copyright)
The legal bit would be what you're projecting and the reaction of the people who own the building
As an example, projecting a Christmas message on to the side of somone's house who likes Christmas, there's probably not going to be much issue there as long as you avoid the windows
Projecting a message on the side of an family planning clinic that abortion is murder would be seen as a problem.
Without permission, yes.