New York Disorderly Conduct Desk Appearance Ticket Lawyer
Penal Law 240.20
Charges of disorderly conduct often involve a person's intent to cause
a public inconvenience, or by fighting or blocking traffic. This is one
of the most commonly charged offenses in New York City as it is generally
used as a catch-all charge by the police. Although it is only a criminal
violation, conviction goes on your record and could be viewed by others.
You can be ticketed and charged with disorderly conduct if:
- You engaged in fighting or any behaviors that could be described as violent,
tumultuous, or threatening
- You are the cause of unreasonable noise
- You used abusive and / or obscene language in public
- You made an obscene gesture in public
- You obstructed vehicular and / or pedestrian traffic
- You created a condition that could be described as hazardous and / or physically
destructive
- You disturbed a lawful assuming or meeting without authority to do so
- You congregated with others in public and then refused to comply with lawful
orders to disperse
If you are convicted of any of the above disorderly conduct charges, you
could spend up to 15 days in jail and have the conviction go on your record.
How we can help.
The New York Police Department has been known to cite people for disorderly
conduct violations for a number of small transgressions, including some
as minor as arguing with a cop, speeding, being drunk in public, or double
parking. If you were issued a summons for disorderly conduct, then you
should immediately speak to a New York desk appearance ticket defense
attorney at The Law Office of Lance Fletcher PLLC.
Attorney Fletcher can review your case and explore ways to get it dismissed.
If the police officer exaggerated, misrepresented what really happened,
or charged you with the wrong thing, this could lead to a dismissal of
your case.
To speak with a New York disorderly conduct desk appearance ticket attorney,
contact The Law Office of Lance Fletcher PLLC
to schedule a consultation.