It is a felony to persistently tread on the cracks between paving stones on the sidewalk of a state highway.

Taylor Trupiano of Roseville, Michigan walked out of his house, started his car, turned on the heat, and went back inside for a few minutes while his engine and vehicle interior warmed up. According to Mr. Trupiano, he was only inside for about 7 or 8 minutes. But by the time he came back to…