How’s Obscene Defined in P.C. 653m, Harassing Calls?

In the legal context, the word obscenity is usually associated with the famous quote by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, who said “I know it when I see it.” However, that quote was actually about what is hard core pornography that does not merit First Amendment protection. Obscenity is also understood within the context of “obscene matter” in Miller v. California wherein it was defined as “principally appealing to a prurient interest in sex.” Is this how obscenity is defined under Penal Code § 653m? To find out, please click on the following link – https://www.greghillassociates.com/hows-obscene-defined-in-p-c-653m-harassing-calls.html

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