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Arrested in Massachusetts for Disorderly Conduct or
Disturbing the Peace?
A disorderly person is defined as one who:
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with purpose to cause public inconvenience,
annoyance or alarm, or
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recklessly creates a risk thereof
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engages in fighting or threatening, violent or
tumultuous behavior, or
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creates a hazard or physically offensive condition
by any act which serves no legitimate purpose.
Conviction for Disorderly conduct in MA can be
punishable by imprisonment for up to 6 months.
Disturbing the peace also falls under Chapter 272,
with similar penalties. Some Massachusetts towns also have specific ordinances relating
to disturbing the peace.
I am in different criminal courts across the state
everyday, defending my clients rights and freedom. If you need someone
on your side against the legal system, call me and I'll offer my
experience and advice to you, with no obligation.
If you are charged with disorderly conduct, disturbing
the peace or another
criminal offense, call
me now at my office in Dedham, MA at (781)326-2700, or my Brockton
office to schedule your free first appointment now.
MGL CHAPTER 272. Mass General Laws, excerpt.
Section 53. Common night walkers, common street
walkers, both male and female, common railers and brawlers, persons
who with offensive and disorderly acts or language accost or annoy
persons of the opposite sex, lewd, wanton and lascivious persons in
speech or behavior, idle and disorderly persons, disturbers of the
peace, keepers of noisy and disorderly houses, and persons guilty of
indecent exposure may be punished by imprisonment in a jail or house
of correction for not more than six months, or by a fine of not more
than two hundred dollars, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Elliot Savitz, Attorney at Law
30 Eastbrook Road
Suite 201
Dedham, MA 02026
(781)326-2700
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