“Disorderly conduct” is a criminal charge that applies to several types of situations, a fact that can make it seem a bit vague and even confusing. Disorderly conduct is described as conduct that disturbs the public peace, offends public morals or undermines public safety. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on what the individual is accused of doing.

The main thing to know about a disorderly conduct charge is that you should talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney about what happened. Chances are, a good attorney will be able to get the charges dismissed.
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