Is profanity a crime?
In general, profanity in and of itself is not a crime, however, when it is used to harass (misdemeanor) provoke (disorderly conduct – misdemeanor) or insult (disorderly conduct – misdemeanor), can result in charges for threatening, harassing, abusing (in the case of children) or provoking others Normally charged under disturbing the peace or disorderly conduct.