In some states, disorderly conduct charges may simply expire and automatically be removed from a person's record. However, other states will require a person to petition for expungement.
Most disorderly conduct offenses are Class C misdemeanors, punishable by a fine of up to $500. However, discharging a firearm or displaying a firearm in a manner calculated to alarm is a Class B misdemeanor, which can result in up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
Yes, misdemeanors and felonies are considered criminal activity and will appear as part of a criminal background check.
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.
In Texas, flipping another person the bird is in most cases lawful until it crosses the line into disorderly conduct.