Arrest For Disorderly Conduct In Pima
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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.
Penalties for Violation Although it doesn't rise to the level of being a crime under New York law, a conviction for disorderly conduct can lead to a maximum of 15 days in jail or a fine of up to $250.
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.
§ 13-1203 A(1): A person can be charged with assault if they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused any physical injury to another person. This is the most serious of the misdemeanor assault charges.
ARS 13-1602 is the Arizona law that defines criminal damage. This law states, “A person commits criminal damage by: (1) Recklessly defacing or damaging property of another person. (2) Recklessly tampering with property of another person so as substantially to impair its function or value.
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 records are a blot on your criminal record that can follow you for years to come, potentially affecting various aspects of your future prospects.
The least serious misdemeanors are classified as Class C or Level Three. These crimes can result in fines and jail time of up to a year, and may also offer the chance of probation. The federal criminal code and the criminal laws of every state divide crimes into two levels, felonies and misdemeanors.
Your patience is appreciated.As a general rule, my recommendation to people is to plead not guilty at your first court appearance/arraignment. It is the prosecution that has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, not the defendant that has to prove they are innocent.
