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1/18/2010
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VerifiedGood afternoon,
I'm sorry to hear of your dilemma.
Disorderly conduct, also known as disturbing the peace, as codified by Arizona law, is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and upon conviction the penalty can be up to 6 months in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500---though for a first offense you will typically receive a fine and no jail time. You may also qualify for a deferred sentence in which after serving a probationary period and paying a fine, the charges are dismissed.
While public intoxication often leads to a charge of disorderly conduct, it is not the same charge. Public intoxication generally carries no more of a penalty then up to 7 days in jail and a $500 fine.
I wish you the best in 2010.
I'm sorry to hear of your dilemma.
Disorderly conduct, also known as disturbing the peace, as codified by Arizona law, is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and upon conviction the penalty can be up to 6 months in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500---though for a first offense you will typically receive a fine and no jail time. You may also qualify for a deferred sentence in which after serving a probationary period and paying a fine, the charges are dismissed.
While public intoxication often leads to a charge of disorderly conduct, it is not the same charge. Public intoxication generally carries no more of a penalty then up to 7 days in jail and a $500 fine.
I wish you the best in 2010.
Best regards,
Doug
Good afternoon,
First, you were arrested. Miranda rights are only required before you are interrogated. You can be arrested and tossed in jail without being Mirandized.
Ask for a deferred judgment. If you get one, the charges will be dropped and your criminal record will be free of any convictions after you have done your probation and paid your fine.
However, as far as your case is concerned, it might be worthwhile to retain a local defense attorney. There is a possibility that you could claim self-defense and beat the disorderly charge.
I wish you well.
First, you were arrested. Miranda rights are only required before you are interrogated. You can be arrested and tossed in jail without being Mirandized.
Ask for a deferred judgment. If you get one, the charges will be dropped and your criminal record will be free of any convictions after you have done your probation and paid your fine.
However, as far as your case is concerned, it might be worthwhile to retain a local defense attorney. There is a possibility that you could claim self-defense and beat the disorderly charge.
I wish you well.
Best regards,
Doug
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