Children beware: Halloween pranks can lead to severe penalties, warns financial experts

Children beware: Halloween pranks can lead to severe penalties, warns financial experts

According to a report from bild.de, the article is about possible legal consequences of Halloween pranks. The author, Thorsten Schleif, an author and magistrate from Dinslaken, explains that children and young people who just want to collect sweets have nothing to worry about. However, witches and undead face legal consequences if they commit crimes. For example, throwing eggs on a house wall can be viewed as coercion and, in the worst case, lead to a prison sentence of three years. Older teenagers who forcibly take candy from children or commit other crimes such as property damage and arson face punishment, such as a charge of robbery. In addition, the judge points out that certain anti-constitutional symbols may not be made publicly visible in Germany. Prince Harry has been cited as an example, appearing in the past with a costume that included a swastika symbol. This would have resulted in a fine or imprisonment as it is the hallmark of an unconstitutional organization. The judge also explains that a covering in road traffic must not impair the driver's vision or hearing, otherwise there is a risk of a fine of ten euros. If the driver's identity can no longer be determined through the costume, the fine is even 60 euros. The judge also addresses the question of whether it is allowed to kill zombies. He explains that, legally speaking, a zombie remains a human as long as its brain functions are not irreversibly lost. Therefore, you are not allowed to kill a zombie unless in self-defense. The book “Is it actually allowed to kill zombies?” goes into more detail on this topic.

From an economic perspective, the legal consequences of Halloween pranks can have various effects. On the one hand, high penalties can be a deterrent and cause potential perpetrators to think twice about committing crimes. This could lead to a reduction in crime and therefore increased security. On the other hand, fear of legal consequences and punishment can also lead to fewer people being willing to participate in Halloween or hand out candy. This could impact sales for retailers who increase their candy sales during Halloween. Additionally, potential property damage or arson costs from Halloween pranks may result in property owners having to pay higher insurance premiums or increasing rents to cover possible damages. Overall, the legal landscape and enforcement of Halloween regulations can help ensure the safety and well-being of citizens, but they can also have economic impacts.