Disorderly Conduct Offense Charges Certified Criminal Trial Attorney

The offense of disorderly conduct is a catch all offense for many types of improper behavior.  Individuals who fight, threaten, or engage in violence, or create a hazardous or physically dangerous condition by an act which serves no legitimate purpose may be charged with disorderly conduct.

Disorderly Conduct and the Law

In New Jersey, a person is guilty of disorderly conduct (improper behavior) if with purpose to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof he/she engages in fighting or threatening, or in violent or tumultuous behavior or creates a hazardous or physically dangerous condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose.  A person may also be guilty of disorderly conduct (offensive language) if, in a public place, and with purpose to offend the sensibilities of a hearer or in reckless disregard of the probability of so doing, he/she addresses unreasonably loud and offensively coarse or abusive language.  Disorderly conduct is a petty disorderly offense which carries a maximum fines of $500, possible probation, and up to 30 days in the county jail.

Years of experience have taught Certified Trial Attorney Michael Rubas that every disorderly persons case is fact sensitive and that a complete, well-planned defense is required. Rubas Law Offices explore every disorderly person case to identify any issues that can assist in defending and/or negotiating the best outcome for our clients.

Michael Rubas has a Monmouth County office in Manasquan that serves clients at the Jersey Shore including, but not limited to, the municipalities of Asbury Park, Belmar, Manasquan, Neptune, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, and Wall as well as all Ocean County municipalities. The Jersey City office serves clients in all Northern New Jersey Municipal Courts.