Disorderly conduct can cover many different disruptive behaviors that may have occurred. Even if you think your disorderly conduct charge is straight forward, it is important to contact a criminal defense attorney to get our perspective on the situation. Having the perspective of an experienced criminal defense attorney could save you fines and potential jail time. 

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If you or a loved one has been charged with disorderly conduct, it is important that you consult with a criminal defense attorney. When working with our law firm, you will have an experienced attorney who will provide an aggressive representation so that you can have the best chance to get your case resolved. We offer free consultations to help you determine what your next steps need to be.

Disorderly conduct charges are classified as Class 1 Misdemeanors in Arizona. Class 1 Misdemeanors are considered the most serious class of misdemeanor that you can be charged with. The penalties you could potential face if convicted are:

• Community Service
• Probation
• Fines up to $2,500
• 6 months in jail.

Disorderly conduct is outlined in ARS§13-2904. Understanding what can be considered disorderly conduct in Arizona can be extremely important to your case. The state defines the following as disorderly conduct:

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• Engages in fighting, violent or seriously disruptive behavior.

• Makes unreasonable noise.

• Uses abusive or offensive language or gestures to any person present in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation by such person.

• Makes any protracted commotion, utterance or display with the intent to prevent the transaction of the business of a lawful meeting, gathering or procession.

• Refuses to obey a lawful order to disperse issued to maintain public safety in dangerous proximity to a fire, a hazard or any other emergency.

• Recklessly handles, displays or discharges a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.