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Disorderly Conduct Charges In Arizona

If you are facing charges of disorderly conduct in Arizona, you need a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. At Tamou Law Group PLLC, our attorneys have a deep understanding of Arizona’s disorderly conduct statutes and will work tirelessly to defend your rights and protect your interests throughout the legal process.

Disorderly conduct charges can come in many forms, including fighting, disturbing the peace, and making loud or disruptive noises in public. Depending on the specific circumstances of your case, you could be facing misdemeanor or felony charges, which can carry severe consequences such as jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record.

Our attorneys will thoroughly examine the evidence, analyze the circumstances of your case, and develop a tailored defense strategy that best fits your individual needs. We will work to minimize the potential penalties and fight for the best possible outcome in your case.

Disorderly Conduct Statutes In Arizona

The aggravated assault statute against a health care practitioner or provider in Arizona is listed under ARS 13-2904.

The specific language of the statute is as follows:

A person commits disorderly conduct if, with intent to disturb the peace or quiet of a neighborhood, family or person, or with knowledge of doing so, such person:

  1. Engages in fighting, violent or seriously disruptive behavior; or
  2. Makes unreasonable noise; or
  3. Uses abusive or offensive language or gestures to any person present in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation by such person; or
  4. Makes any protracted commotion, utterance or display with the intent to prevent the transaction of the business of a lawful meeting, gathering or procession; or
  5. 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; or
  6. Recklessly handles, displays or discharges a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

Considering there are so many categories to fall in, here a few examples of 1-6 and what generally fits in each provision of the statute:

  1. Engages in fighting, violent or seriously disruptive behavior: This could include physical altercations, brawls, or other violent behavior in public that disturbs the peace.
  2. Makes unreasonable noise: This could include loud music, yelling, or other loud and disruptive behavior that disturbs the peace of others in a neighborhood or public space.
  3. Uses abusive or offensive language or gestures likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation: This could include using racially charged language, cursing at someone in a threatening manner, or making obscene gestures to provoke a physical response.
  4. Makes any protracted commotion, utterance or display with the intent to prevent the transaction of the business of a lawful meeting, gathering or procession: This could include disrupting a public meeting, protest, or other lawful assembly with loud or disruptive behavior, or blocking access to the event.
  5. 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: This could include refusing to leave a dangerous area during an emergency situation, such as a fire or natural disaster, even after being ordered to do so by law enforcement.
  6. Recklessly handles, displays or discharges a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument: This could include brandishing a weapon in public in a threatening manner or discharging a firearm in a crowded area, which could put others in danger.

Sentencing Guidelines for Agg Assault Against a Health Care Worker in Arizona

If you are facing charges of disorderly conduct in Arizona, you need a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Disorderly conduct is a broad charge that can cover a wide range of behaviors, and a conviction can carry severe consequences, including fines, jail time, and a permanent criminal record.

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First-Time Offenders

  • For a first-time offense, disorderly conduct is usually charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor, which carries a maximum sentence of 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.

Offenders With 1 Historical Prior

  • For a second offense, disorderly conduct is usually charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor, but the penalties are increased. The maximum sentence for a second offense is 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.

Offenders With 2+ Historical Priors

  • For those with three or more prior convictions, disorderly conduct is usually charged as a Class 6 felony, which carries a maximum sentence of 1.5 years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000.

It’s important to note that these sentencing guidelines are only a general guideline, and the actual sentence imposed can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you understand the potential consequences of your charges and work to mitigate the penalties you face.

Defending Against Aggravated Assault Charges Against a Healthcare Worker

Defending against disorderly conduct charges in Arizona can be complex, and there are several defenses that an experienced criminal defense attorney can utilize to protect your rights and minimize the potential consequences of a conviction. The following are some common defenses that may be available in disorderly conduct cases:

  1. Lack of Intent: If the defendant did not intend to disturb the peace or quiet of a neighborhood, family, or person, they may be able to use this as a defense.
  2. Free Speech: If the defendant’s conduct was a form of protected speech, such as peaceful protests or demonstrations, they may be able to use this as a defense.
  3. False Accusations: If the defendant is falsely accused of committing the crime, they may be able to use this as a defense. This defense may be used if there is evidence that someone else committed the crime and the defendant was falsely accused.
  4. Insufficient Evidence: If the prosecution does not have enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime of disorderly conduct, the defendant may be able to use this as a defense.
  5. Self-Defense: If the defendant acted in self-defense or defense of others against someone who was using or threatening to use unlawful physical force, they may be able to use this as a defense.

How We Do It

  1. Conducting a comprehensive review and analysis of your case’s facts
  2. Contesting the evidence presented by the prosecution
  3. Identifying weaknesses in the State’s case
  4. Exploring potential defenses, such as lack of intent, mistaken identity, or consent to enter the property
  5. Negotiating with the State for reduced charges or alternative sentencing options

Contact Us Today

If you are facing charges of disorderly conduct in Arizona, you need a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Disorderly conduct is a broad charge that can cover a wide range of behaviors, and a conviction can carry severe consequences, including fines, jail time, and a permanent criminal record.

At Tamou Law Group PLLC, our attorneys have a deep understanding of Arizona’s disorderly conduct statutes and will work tirelessly to defend your rights and protect your interests throughout the legal process. We will analyze the evidence, identify potential defenses, and work to achieve the best possible outcome in your case.

Whether you’re facing charges for engaging in fighting or violent behavior, making unreasonable noise, using abusive or offensive language or gestures, making a protracted commotion to disrupt a lawful meeting or assembly, refusing to obey a lawful order to disperse, or recklessly handling a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, our attorneys will develop a tailored defense strategy that best fits your individual needs.

Don’t wait to get the help you need. Contact us today at (623) 321-4699 to schedule a free case evaluation and learn more about how we can help you with your charges of disorderly conduct in Arizona.

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