Disorderly Conduct Cases in Philadelphia

What constitutes disorderly conduct?

Disorderly conduct is a designation that covers a vast range of circumstances. It is defined as "intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof". This is open to broad interpretation and police may use it when they wish to exert control over a situation but have not observed any other specific crime. Examples of actions which may result in a disorderly conduct charge include unreasonable noise, obscene gestures or language, or fighting. This can occur if neighbors complain about noise in your home but no domestic charges apply. A disorderly conduct charge can be filed as a summary offense or a misdemeanor. The former can result in up to 90 days in jail, while the latter may bring you a jail sentence of up to 1 year. A Philadelphia domestic violence attorney should be contacted immediately to help you avoid these penalties wherever possible.

Philadelphia Domestic Violence Lawyer

The lawyers at The Benari Law Group are committed to addressing your case as effectively as possible. As disorderly conduct charges can be somewhat vague, we will immediately review the circumstances of your arrest and the evidence against you. If these are invalid or not substantial, we may be able to achieve a dismissal or your charges. If the charges stand, it is possible we may be able to have a misdemeanor charge reduced to that of a summary offense.

With over 40 years of combined experience, our lawyers are adept at investigating and piecing together the actual facts of a case. We may interview the police involved, review their reports, interview other witnesses and take any other needed action to fight for your rights. We aggressively defend against accusations of disorderly conduct and all other Pennsylvania criminal charges.

Contact a Philadelphia domestic violence lawyerif you are facing a disorderly conduct charge.