[wtc911]

The charges were dropped because it is not against the law to argue with a cop whether he warns you or not.

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Again you display an astounding ignorance of both the facts of the case and the law itself.

If you are arguing with an officer (which btw is not the case here since only Gates was in argue mode) and that attracts a crowd of on-lookers (which was the case) then you have disturbed the peace (again, look it up). If you are then told by the officer to desist (a lawful order - again, look it up) and refuse then you are subject to arrest.

The legal definitions are out there...do a bit of work. The facts of the case are out there...do a bit of work. Or, you may, as I bet you will, just pull nonsense out of your ear and then argue it as fact. That is easier but fairly stupid.

[KarenMarie]

I don’t know the answer to this question... I am neither a lawyer or police officer...

But they say that this does not apply if on your own residence. Is that true?

(That doesn’t make sense to me but I will admit that I only know from watching TV shows).

Thanks