lildave40 wrote:I am not judging by all means but asking for learning purposes only. If you saw the sign why did you stay? Or did you leave with out eating? If approached by the manager or leo what could have happened?kg5ie wrote:longhorn86 wrote:Just curious, were you OC'ing, it wasn't mentioned in your OP?kg5ie wrote:
Unfortunately I did not photograph the one at the waiting area....I was anxious to get out unnoticed.
Not when I entered, but when I took my jacket off in the restaurant, yes.
You have to realize the difference between the letter of the law and the spirit of the law. While yes the signs were not obvious, could you have still been in trouble, yea. At the same time, if the manager approached you, the most he can do is ask you to leave, and call the police. If he asks you to leave you have no obligation to stay (even if he calls the police). If the police show up odds are they will speak with you and ask you to leave. if you do without trouble.. there are no issues. You could get arrested for a Class C misdemeanor if you leave when asked, but odds are not.. Now if you don't leave when asked to by LE or the staff then you could/would be hooked up for a Class A misdemeanor.
If you know the business doesn't want people OCing, CCing or both, then just play it safe and don't do so. Splitting hairs over sign verbage, placement, etc can still get you arrested and in court. You may beat the rat, but you wont beat the ride. just play it safe.