In Weld County, someone can be charged for Disorderly Conduct when they breach the peace when in a public space. This summer, parents and coaches began a brawl after a 13 year old umpire made a call during their game. There was one serious injury sustained, and a few minor injuries. One man will most likely face Assault charges, and a few others are facing Disorderly Conduct charges for fighting in public. Some might even face Child Abuse charges due to the presence of the children. However, if you watch the report, you can see many adults participating in the fight, as the children all run for safety in the back. Lakewood Police call the entire debacle disgusting and are calling for these adults to be the ones who “grow up.”
What is Considered Disorderly Conduct in Greeley?
In Greeley, and Fleming, Disorderly Conduct, C.R.S. 18-9-106, is a catch all law to maintain peace and order in communities. You can be charged for Disorderly Conduct if you are accused of:
- Making coarse and obviously offensive utterances, gestures in public or to incite a breach of peace
- Making unreasonable noise in public or close to residential areas
- Fighting in public (armature or professional contests of athletic skills are the exceptions)
- Discharging a firearm in public
- Displaying a deadly weapon, or what a reasonable person would believe is a deadly weapon, with the intent to alarm people
What is the Punishment for a Disorderly Conduct Charge in Logan County?
For Disorderly Conduct, the Logan County Court can impose a class 1 petty offense or a class 2 or 3 misdemeanor. If convicted, the adults in the story above are looking at a class 3 misdemeanor. Meaning, they might have up to a $750 fine, and potentially serve up to 6 months in the Logan County Jail.
When you curse in public or throw up the middle finger, you’re likely only facing a class 1 petty offense. If the case isn’t immediately dismissed, you would be facing a fine of up to $500 and 6 months in Jail.
If you accidentally fired your gun in public, then you could be charged with a class 2 misdemeanor. Due to the more serious nature of that offense, an offender would face between 3 and 12 months in Logan County Jail. They might also have a fine between $250 and $1,000.
Do I Still Need a Lawyer for Disorderly Conduct in Morgan County?
Yes! Even if you’re facing a petty offense for Disorderly Conduct in Morgan County, having an experienced lawyer will help your charges get minimized or even dropped completely. Try not to talk to Morgan police, as they can and do use your own words against you. We want to protect you, so help us by exercising your right to remain silent.
If you or someone you love has been charged for Disorderly Conduct in Weld County or Greeley, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys in Northern Colorado.
Call the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 to schedule your free consultation today. Together, we can protect your future.
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