Texas v. Johnson
Symbolic
expressed by use of symbols (something that represents something else)
Symbolic speech
non-verbal actions that convey a message (e.g., burning the flag, sit-ins, and wearing political buttons)
Protest
to oppose or object to
Conviction
the judgment of a jury or judge that a person is guilty of a crime as charged
Desecration/Desecrate
to violate; to damage or disrespect something that is sacred
Breach of the peace
a violent or noisy act that causes a public disturbance
Appealed (to appeal)
to formally request that a lower court decision be examined and reconsidered by a higher court
