Frank's Pretty Woman
Criminal Activities
Animal Cruelty
Intentionally killing a wild bird. Under U.S. law this can constitute animal cruelty under state statutes and may violate the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) (which prohibits taking/possessing/killing many migratory bird species without a permit).
Situation:
"Early in the episode the group discusses adopting "a dog-fighting pit bull," keeping it in Paddy's Pub, and intentionally training it to attack people ("If the dog... bites a customer... that's great"). Dee places a call to the shelter seeking adoption. Multiple cast members explicitly discuss obtaining and using a fighting dog."
Assault
Threatening another with imminent physical harm or displaying a weapon in a manner that puts others in reasonable fear of harm; in many jurisdictions brandishing a firearm or threatening violence is a criminal offense.
Situation:
"Charlie deliberately prepared and then vomited what he intended to be 'blood' (by swallowing caplets) and "puked blood all over some lady in a limousine," which is described in the dialogue as having actually occurred."
Possession and Use of a Controlled Substance
Possession and use of an illicit controlled substance (PCP) on the bar's premises; in many jurisdictions possession and public use are crimes, and facilitating use on business premises can create additional liability.
Situation:
"Roxy is shown smoking crack and literally has 'crack rocks' hidden on her person (lines about digging crack rocks out). Frank admits, "I smoked a little crack in the car on the way over." The characters also discuss obtaining crack from Roxy to use."
Solicitation of sexual services
Engaging in the sale of sexual services or soliciting payment for sexual acts, which is a criminal offense in most U.S. jurisdictions (prostitution/solicitation laws).
Situation:
"Roxy is explicitly identified in the dialogue as a prostitute and negotiates money for sexual/foot services (discussion of "500 bucks to rub my feet" and prior references to her being a sex worker)."
Tampering with a corpse
Removing, moving, concealing, or otherwise tampering with a dead body and conspiring to conceal a death (and to avoid notifying authorities) are crimes (often charged as abuse/tampering of a corpse, obstruction of justice, and/or being an accessory after the fact) under U.S. law.
Situation:
"After Roxy collapses and is found pulseless in Frank's apartment, the group explicitly discusses not calling 911, moving her out into the hallway, and arranging an anonymous tip so the discovery will appear unrelated. Lines include: "We could just put her out in the hall. We call in an anonymous tip.""