Disorderly Conduct

Fort Lauderdale Disorderly Conduct Criminal Defense Attorney

Under Florida law, disorderly conduct is brawling, fighting or behavior “of a nature to corrupt the public morals, or outrage the sense of public decency, or affect the peace and quiet of persons who may witness them.” In short, it is a vague statute giving law enforcement an opportunity to charge anyone whose behavior is less than peaceful. As such, disorderly conduct is one of the most common criminal charges, and it is often added to other charges. Zealous police officers may even provoke people until they blow their tops and then arrest them. Common forms of disorderly conduct include loitering, inciting a riot, using abusive language and disrupting a peaceful assembly. The penalty includes up to 60 days in jail, a $500 fine or both, making it very important to get help from a South Florida disorderly conduct criminal defense lawyer.

If you or a loved one is charged with breaching the peace or disorderly conduct, you should call a Palm Beach disorderly conduct criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. The Miami breaching the peace criminal defense law firm of Menachem M. Mayberg , P.A., offers free, confidential consultations to potential clients. To reach us seven days a week and 24 hours a day, contact us through our Web site or call us at (305) 695-8750.

For further reading, see Florida Statute 877.03: Breach of the peace; disorderly conduct.