Quick question: can every terrorist who was IN the Capitol Bldg be charged with "trespassing on

[Leghorn21]

Federal property“?

I think so, but appreciate clarification here, thank you

[docgee]

1. Can they be charged with trespassing if the police waved them in?

[Leghorn21]

3. I know, right???

[Irish_Dem]

4. They cannot be charged with illegal entry either I would think.

Which is the only thing they are being charged with so far.

[Montauk6]

6. We've got a SERIOUS Internal Affairs issue here, I would suspect...

[Hugin]

11. If the officers waving them in didn't have the authority to do so...

It's still trespassing.

BOTH the officer and the trespasser are committing crimes at this point.

[ananda]

15. That's what I was thinking. So arrest them all!

Police abetters included.

[obamanut2012]

2. They can all be charged with five counts of Federal murder

And, they will be, even if just to make them sing.

[Leghorn21]

5. Ohhhh, there it is

thank you, o

[obamanut2012]

8. Yup, the felony murder rule

[mitch96]

9. Lets hope the orange asshole does not do a preemptive pardon... nt

[obamanut2012]

20. I think the higher charges will wait until January 20

ie murder and sedition.

[exboyfil]

7. I think the complicity of the police

may present a problem in many cases. They were invited in. I almost wonder if it was strategic because it was so obvious. They are being arrested right now, but, unless you can show the police were coconspirators, you might have a problem getting a conviction if they went in after being waved in by a cop.

The police that did it. I suspect there are a bunch of laws that can be applied to them. They may try the out of fearing for their lives because of the size of the mob.

Many cops were brave and got injured trying to stop these thugs.

[Leghorn21]

10. Thank you, ex

What a disaster on every possible level

[Hugin]

13. As I said above the "vampire" defense is bullshit.

If the officers inviting them in did not have the authority to wave them in they were both violating laws.

[exboyfil]

18. Very good point

I do have to wonder that even if you are overwhelmed and afraid of taking physical action, why you aren't at least shouting vacate this building - you are in this building unlawfully. Every last one of them that just stood around the protestors doing nothing needs to be fired and charged.

Obviously, what they should have been doing was arresting them.

[pecosbob]

12. That is exactly what they are charging people with so far, among other related charges

knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; or knowingly, with intent to impede government business or official functions, engaging in disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds; and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

If you took the scenic tour, the FBI is coming to pay you a visit as soon as you've been identified.

[Leghorn21]

16. Knock, knock

YOU ABOUT TO GET SHELL SHOCKED

Thank you, p-bob!!

[beachbumbob]

14. as soon as a person crossed the soft security barrier they committed the first crime and

the charges will mount if they got INSIDE the capital. 5000 people could easily be charged as that was easily the number who breached the soft perimeter with the help of some Capital Police, who also helped them to get inside.

Insidious and lucky it was so poorly planned and executed

[Leghorn21]

17. Copy that, many thanks, bob

I’m enjoying my own OP immensely, thanks to all you marvelous DUers!!

[Hoyt]

19. Kind of difficult when you have videos of police waving them in.

Now, those identified as breaking windows and doors, shouldn't be a problem.

Of course, you have to find a jury to convict them if the charges and potential sentence are tough enough. That might be a problem.

Honestly, I think we need to toughen our protest laws and consequences for everyone -- No gunz or other weapons at protests, no body armor, breaching clearly marked areas is an offense and grounds for crowd control measures up to shooting, etc.