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It is conduct that tends to alarm, anger, disturb or provoke an assault or breach of peace. Unfortunately, disorderly conduct is defined pretty broadly. It can be attached to many forms of conduct and is therefore easily abused by the police.

Another view: Disorderly conduct is a MISDEMEANOR charge for which you cannot be jailed for more than one year. As far as the above response describes its alleged "easy abuse" - it is an opinion of the contributor and not a factual statement. It is a subjective offense that, much like pornography is best described as, "you know it when you see it" It is mainly only defense attornies who will try to convince you that the charge is universally abused.

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What is the charge and or cost of disorderly conduct misdemeanor?

Most of the time, you will only be charged a fine for a disorderly conduct misdemeanor. It really all depends which state you live in and if it is your first offense or not.


Is it illegal to yell at people for no particular reason?

It might result in a charge of DISORDERLY CONDUCT.


What is the punishment for drinking in the street?

Drinking in Public - is usually a "disorderly conduct-type" charge and is a misdemeanor.


Whats a lesser charge then an aggravated battery with a firearm?

Aggravated Battery Aggravated Assault Disorderly Conduct


Can a police officer be the victim of disorderly conduct?

This varies from state to state, and largely depends on the circumstances. Some state supreme courts have ruled that law enforcement officers can be the victim of disorderly conduct, if the conduct in question was directed at the officer.


How long does Virginia keep a disorderly conduct charge on a persons record?

DIsorderly Conduct is a misdemeanor offense - if you received it after you became an adult (over 18) it will always appear on your record. Criminal offenses do not expire or "go away."


Can a disorderly conduct violation prevent you getting job in the health fild?

Disorderly conduct is one of the most common crimes charged in the United States. It is almost always a misdemeanor and is almost never a crime of moral turpitude (involving honesty, integrity, etc.) The good thing about it is disorderly conduct is one of those crimes that in which your behavior that caused the violation can be explained because the charge is often subjective to police interpretation. For example, continually honking a horn in a residential neighborhood at 2am could get you a charge of disorderly conduct. Now, that probably wouldn't be too serious to a prospective employer , but on the other hand, if your disorderly conduct involved something like picking up a prostitute or running naked down a street screaming, you would definitely be a turn off to a prospective employer. In short, chances are not likely a disorderly conduct charge would keep you from getting a job as long as it does not show a pattern of bad behavior.


What are the ratings and certificates for Disorderly Conduct - 2006?

Disorderly Conduct - 2006 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG


What is a disorderly conduct-jostling charge?

It's a charge used when a PICK-POCKET robbery is suspected, but the actual robbery was never committed or can't be proven.


What is a disorderly conduct jostling charge?

It's a charge used when a PICK-POCKET robbery is suspected, but the actual robbery was never committed or can't be proven.


I was given a ticket for disorderly conduct in the state of Texas for drinking blue Gatorade from a Windex bottle on my own property. Is this actuially aganst the law?

Check the disorderly conduct statute. Typically, the charge allows a broad range of disruptive behavior.


Does disorderly conduct have to be public?

it do not have to

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