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Disorderly Conduct is a criminal charge in Arkansas that has probably one of the broadest scopes of any in Arkansas.

To be guilty of Disorderly Conduct you must, with the purpose to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm or recklessly creating a risk of public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, do one of the following:

(1) Engages in fighting or in violent, threatening, or tumultuous behavior;

(2) Makes unreasonable or excessive noise;

(3) In a public place, uses abusive or obscene language, or makes an obscene gesture, in a manner likely to provoke a violent or disorderly response;

(4) Disrupts or disturbs any lawful assembly or meeting of persons;

(5) Obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic;

(6) Congregates with two (2) or more other persons in a public place and refuses to comply with a lawful order to disperse of a law enforcement officer or other person engaged in enforcing or executing the law;

(7) Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition;

(8) In a public place, mars, defiles, desecrates, or otherwise damages a patriotic or religious symbol that is an object of respect by the public or a substantial segment of the public; or

(9) In a public place, exposes his or her private parts.

(Arkansas Code 5-71-207)

Obviously, this is a pretty exhaustive list. Prevailing on a Disorderly Conduct charge can be difficulty. It is important to consult with an experienced Arkansas criminal defense attorney when attempting to prevail on any criminal charges. Eisele Law Firm, P.A., has experience with Disorderly Conduct charges and offers free consultations.

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