Centerville Disorderly Conduct Attorney

Being charged with disorderly conduct in the state of Ohio may seem like a fairly benign issue, however, collateral consequences of such charges can cause significant problems for you and for your future. In the state of Ohio, disorderly conduct could be charged for something as relatively harmless as making excessive noise, taunting someone, or even hindering others from moving on a public street. The law is very broad, and the prosecutor has the discretion to determine the level of charges. 

Straight disorderly conduct is a minor misdemeanor, while persistent or aggravated disorderly conduct can be charged as a fourth-degree misdemeanor. A conviction means you have a criminal record, even though it is a misdemeanor charge. It can be embarrassing and anxiety-inducing to face disorderly conduct charges. Having an experienced Centerville disorderly conduct attorney from Horwitz & Horwitz can make a huge difference in the outcome of your charges. Our knowledgeable attorneys will help you get through these charges with the very best results and the least amount of damage to your future. 

Why Choose a Centerville Disorderly Conduct Attorney from Horwitz & Horwitz?

Choosing the best Centerville disorderly conduct attorney can seem like a huge task—there are many choices out there. At Horwitz & Horwitz, we believe that once you have spoken to one of our highly skilled attorneys, your choice will be clear. Handling any criminal charge—even a misdemeanor—on your own is rarely a good idea. When you have a Horwitz & Horwitz attorney by your side, you stand a good chance of negotiating a plea for lesser charges and penalties or having the charges dismissed altogether.

Our firm was founded in 2009 by Jonathan and Barbara Horwitz, who have 53 years of combined experience between them. Our primary goal is to provide quality service to every client while adding a highly personalized client experience. Attorney Jonathan Horwitz worked for almost eleven years as a prosecutor, which means he has a deep understanding of how the other side works and what it will take to secure the best deal possible. At Horwitz & Horwitz, we work closely with our clients to come up with a strategy that is uniquely tailored to their situation and one that will achieve the best possible outcome. 

What is Disorderly Conduct?

Ohio Revised Code, Section 2917.11 covers a lot of ground regarding activities that fall under disorderly conduct. Essentially, you cannot do any of the following in Ohio without risking disorderly conduct charges:

Recklessly annoying, causing an inconvenience to, or alarming another person by:

• Fighting
• Making threats to harm another person or their property
• Engaging in behavior that could be considered violent
• Making loud or obnoxious noise that could be considered excessive
• Gesturing in an offensive manner or making an utterance that could be considered extremely “coarse.”  
• Making taunts, challenges, or hurling insults at another person
• Taking steps to hinder or prevent another’s movements on a public street, or on a public or private property when you are interfering with another’s rights  
• Engaging in offensive or annoying conduct when you are voluntarily intoxicated, which in turn creates a condition that presents a risk of physical harm to others

There is more language associated with disorderly conduct in the state of Ohio, but what you need to know is that you could potentially be charged with disorderly conduct by simply causing inconvenience or annoyance to another—even when there is no actual harm inflicted. Being intoxicated is not a defense to disorderly conduct charges, so you should always think twice about drinking alcohol to excess.