Arrest For Disorderly Conduct In Phoenix
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Felony disorderly conduct convictions (ones that involve the use of a weapon or dangerous instrument) can require a minimum 1.5-year prison sentence with a maximum incarceration of 3 years. If convicted for misdemeanor disorderly conduct, jail may not be part of the sentence.
First-Time Offense For a Class 1 misdemeanor conviction in Arizona, a sentence can include any or all of three parts: jail time, fines, and probation. Generally, the judge in a Class 1 misdemeanor sentencing has some discretion to reduce or suspend the jail sentence in favor of probation.
Disorderly conduct crimes are charged as misdemeanors. Penalties for a disorderly conduct conviction, such as accusations of being drunk in public, can lead to a fine of up to $1,000, up to six months in county jail, or both.
time misdemeanor offense can be dismissed. With an attorney, you may be able to obtain t plea deal from the prosecutor's office including a pretrial diversion or reduced sentence. Most importantly, your attorney will review the case for factual issues and constitutional violations.
Most first-time misdemeanors do not result in jail time. If a first-time misdemeanor offense results in a conviction, it could lead to consequences such as entry into a diversion program, fines, probation, jail time, and/or diminished job prospects.
Arizona has three classes of misdemeanors. An Arizona misdemeanor can be punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a maximum base $2,500 fine. A petty offense is a type of misdemeanor but is punishable with no jail and a maximum $300 fine.
Fortunately, Arizona's criminal code offers a break for first-time felony offenders that may significantly decrease prison time. In cases involving a class 6 felony, the judge may even be able to downgrade the offense to a class 1 misdemeanor, allowing the defendant to avoid prison altogether.
