What is Disorderly Conduct?

Disorderly conduct is a catch-all term for public behavior that is deemed offensive or unruly.  As such, the term encompasses a wide variety of offenses from the mundane to serious. For example, a trivial noise complaint from an angry neighbor, an incident of public drunkenness, and instigating a fight would all be classified as disorderly conduct. Unfortunately, unwarranted charges of disorderly conduct can also occur if an individual is unfairly targeted by police.

In Ohio, disorderly conduct is classified as a misdemeanor. However, a conviction of any kind can carry significant personal repercussions and result in jail, fines, and probation. If you are fighting a charge of disorderly conduct in Cleveland, you need a team of Cleveland criminal defense attorneys who will treat it with the seriousness it is due.

Marein & Bradley is here to help clients with disorderly conduct cases both big and small. To learn more about how we win all kinds of cases with personal and professional integrity, contact us.