法ほうに触ふれる

expression, ichidan verb

violate the law; have a brush with the law

Fixed expression meaning to break the law or get into legal trouble. Often used when someone's actions are illegal or borderline.

• そんなことをしたら法ほうに触ふれるよ。

  If you do that, you'll be breaking the law.

• 彼かれは何なん度ども法ほうに触ふれる行こう為いを繰くり返かえした。

  He repeatedly engaged in acts that violated the law.