Rhode Island Disorderly Conduct Defense Lawyer
Fight Your Disorderly Conduct in Rhode
Island!
Any criminal charge is serious. A criminal
record will follow you for the rest of your
life, and can impact your future in countless
ways. You need to look at all opportunities to
keep your record clean.
What is Disorderly Conduct?
A charge of disorderly conduct under Rhode
Island law covers a wide range of offenses and
behaviors. Under the statute, you must
intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly:
- engage in fighting or threatening
behavior;
- obstruct, disturb, or interfere with
normal activities;
- engage in other forms of lascivious or
offensive behaviors according to the
statute;
Disorderly Conduct - RI Laws &
Penalties
Disorderly Conduct is a
misdemeanor charge, with penalties of up to 6
months in jail and a $500 fine if you are
convicted of the charge.
There are additional penalties if you are
charged with domestic disorderly conduct when
the offense is alleged against someone with whom
you have a domestic relationship as is
identified under the Domestic Violence
Prevention Act.
How to Beat a Rhode Island
Disorderly Conduct Charge
Since disorderly conduct covers a wide range
of behaviors, the defenses vary depending on the
facts of your case.
We can contest whether the alleged behavior
your are accused of truly qualifies as
disturbing or alarming to a person of average
sensibilities.
Charges of disorderly conduct are subjective,
and can easily be overstated by an accuser who
is upset. The police will often charge the crime
based on little evidence. In cases like this I
will immediately move for a dismissal
based on insufficient facts to support the
charge.
Call me today for a free legal consultation
on your disorderly conduct or other criminal
charge at (401)
662-9006.
Sincerely, James Powderly, Attorney at Law
Further Reference:
RI Disorderly Conduct laws - § 11-45-1
Disorderly conduct
Attorney James Powderly defends people accused
of drug possession, and other criminal
charges such as assault,
shoplifting, and criminal traffic offenses, in
courts across Rhode Island everyday. Call today
for a free, no-obligation, criminal defense
consultation on any RI arrest or charge. (401) 662-9006
James P. Powderly, Esq., A Rhode Island Criminal
Defense Attorney
Powderly Defense Firm
270 Bellevue Avenue, # 341
Newport, RI 02840 |
