Disorderly Conduct

Disorderly Conduct or Disturbing the Peace is often the catchall charge. The police not sure what to charge you with? Disorderly Conduct becomes the charged crime. In fact, it is so vague and ambiguous, it is arguably Unconstitutional. In fact, this very issues is often litigated.

Disorderly Conduct results from situations such as:

1. Loud arguments with the neighbors

2. Raucous behavior in general. Oh? You thought you lived in America where you had freedom and rights?!?

3. Being impolite to police officers. I'm not saying you should have received the charge, just that it sometimes happens in these cases. In fact, if you were charged in such a situation, I would especially love to take you case! It's not that I disrespect the police, it's that I strongly believe in Constitutional rights and freedoms!

Kansas Statute for Disorderly Conduct

Chapter 21: Crimes And Punishments

PART II.--PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Article 41: Crimes Against The Public Peace

K.S.A. 21-4101: Disorderly conduct. Disorderly conduct is, with knowledge or probable cause to believe that such acts will alarm, anger or disturb others or provoke an assault or other breach of the peace:

(a) Engaging in brawling or fighting; or

(b) Disturbing an assembly, meeting, or procession, not unlawful in its character; or

(c) Using offensive, obscene, or abusive language or engaging in noisy conduct tending reasonably to arouse alarm, anger or resentment in others.

Disorderly conduct is a class C misdemeanor.

If you have been charged with disorderly conduct, contact our firm to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. As your attorney, we strive to provide the best legal representation possible.