Disorderly Conduct (Explained)

If you have been charged with disorderly conduct in the State of Minnesota, the implication is more than a you got a little bit rowdy or that a situation in which you were involved got out of hand.

Instead, a Disorderly Conduct charge can carry the possibilty of going to jail or a BIG fine and alleges that you have unreasonably caused a disturbance and breached the public peace.

However, there may be certain circumstances in the case that makes it possible for the case to be dismissed or the charges to be reduced. Reduced charges do not carry the same level of embarrassment or the penalties that the full charge would cause. The way to achieve this is through an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney.

Disorderly Conduct (Explained)

It is possible for an act to be misconstrued as disorderly conduct or for it to be exaggerated. The following are examples of acts that result in disorderly conduct charges:

• Fighting and/or brawling;
• Disturbing a lawful meeting or assembly;
• Abusive behavior;
• Noisy or offensive conduct - consisting of abusive and obscene language; and/or
• Any act that is meant to cause alarm, resentment, or anger in others

There is a misconception that none of these acts are serious. The truth is that it is a Misdemeanor criminal offense can result in a fine and possible jail -- and a criminal record.

Consequences (Explained)

There are big consequences when it comes to looking for a job, schooling options, living arrangement or even having your friends and family finding out that you have a misdemeanor for Disorderly Conduct conviction on your record. First, they may believe that you are a belligerent person when you may not be. Second, they may think you cannot be trusted or that you will lose your cool. This is why you need to fight the charges, despite the misdemeanor status.

Your experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney will work with you to come up with a strategy that can result in you paying lesser penalties or even getting the charges dismissed. Even if you are convicted, it is best to have as few consequences as possible involved. When someone does a background check, they may also look to see what the outcome was. The outcome can have an influence on their perception of the crime. If you served no jail time, that is going to look better than if you did serve jail time. Your attorney fights for the best possible outcome.

Disorderly Conduct may not seem like a serious offense, but it is one that can result in a number of consequences - in the sort and long term. If you have been charged with Disorderly Conduct simply due to a misunderstanding or an action that has been exaggerated, you need to defend yourself. To do so, contact the Rolloff Law Office and get the information you need to provide you with a comprehensive defense. To learn more, call (612) 234-11653 for a FREE consultation.