This is no trick: Trick or Treating can lead to misdemeanor in some US cities
Yes, you read that right. There are laws regulating how the average person can celebrate Halloween in some cities across the US. In a lot of cities, the only laws (if any) outlining Halloween celebrations refer specifically to sex offenders . But, in some municipalities there are also restrictions on the general public. Maybe cities should look into outlawing clown costumes ... Although these laws may prove difficult for police to enforce, if you find yourself in a bit too much mischief on the most mischievous night of the year you may end up with more than you bargained for, including a misdemeanor on your record. Reasoning for some ordinances are easy to wrap your mind around. Cities may feel the need to create specific laws to provide clarity on when you should be ready for trick or treaters. But, does not having any laws in place create more crime? And does placing more laws on the public during a holiday like Halloween deter crime? There hasn’t been a study r...