If you cruise in parks, bathrooms or other spaces open to public view, trust your instincts, be aware of your surroundings -- and know your rights...
CRUISING SAFELY
Always carry identification in case you get hurt or arrested.
Remember cops may be "cruising" too.
Be aware that undercover cops may be “cruising” to arrest you...Talk to your lawyer if you think you were set up...
Understand that many laws could be used against you.
Thanks to a Lambda Legal U.S. Supreme Court win, all laws that banned consensual sex by adults in private, including oral and anal sex, have been struck down...
Ask to talk to a lawyer
Don’t make any decisions without talking to a lawyer first. The biggest mistakes you can make are panicking, trying to get it over with quickly by “confessing,”...
Know your legal options
Make sure you understand the charges and discuss all the possible outcomes with your lawyer, including the consequences of any plea or conviction...
Get support.
It’s okay to use anonymous hotlines to ask questions, and talk about your experience. Call Lambda Legal and your local legal or anti-violence group for help and information on finding an attorney.
Ask your lawyer questions, including:
- Is it possible to get the charges dismissed because of conduct by the police?
- Will I have a criminal record? Are there programs to avoid one?
- More...
Here's some better advice:
Don't have sex in public. It is illegal, immoral and quite frankly disgusting. If you feel ashamed that's actually a GOOD sign. Don't call an attorney, call on the only One who can truly set you free...
"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." --Jesus Christ from John 8:36
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