Disorderly Conduct

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Disorderly conduct is any action by an individual that is deemed to be disturbing to the rights of others or conduct that has the potential to incite violence

Disorderly Conduct – Disturbing The Peace

Specific actions that disturb the peace and quiet of others. A typical example of such conduct is being drunk in public and causing a disturbance. Most states consider this the same as disturbing the peace. Most of the time, the crime is charged as a misdemeanor and, in some jurisdictions, a mere infraction.

Changed Meaning Today

A violent act or an act is likely to lead to violence. Today a breach of the peace does not have to lead to the incitement of violence. It is not uncommon to see the breach of the peace allegations equate to the act of disorderly conduct or Disturbing The Peace.

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