Rhonda and Joe recently ended their 9 year relationship. It didn't end well. She made 1,000 flyers with his picture on it under the title "SCUMBAG" and included his home address and phone number. She wanted him to experience public humiliation and ridicule. Under the common law, what type of offense might this be?
A) extrinsic breach of the peace
B) constructive breach of the peace
C) fighting words
D) disorderly conduct

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Rhonda's actions could be considered a constructive breach of the peace under common law because she is creating a situation that could incite disturbances or violence indirectly by distributing flyers that could provoke public outrage or lead to Joe being targeted. This does not directly involve physical violence or disturbance (which would be an extrinsic breach), but it could lead to such situations indirectly.

Rhonda and Joe Recently Ended Their 9 Year Relationship