Houston Disorderly Conduct Defense Attorney

Disorderly Conduct Lawyer in the City of Houston Defends Clients Against Disorderly Conduct Charges in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, and Throughout Texas

No matter what you are charged with, it is wise to consult with a Houston disorderly conduct defense attorney. Disorderly conduct covers a wide range of offensive conduct. The police usually arrive after some disturbance and may not have a good handle on the events that transpired prior to them showing on the scene. Often drinking is involved, which only confuses the situation further.   

The criminal charge of disorderly conduct is widely used by police – and may lead to an unfair arrest. Disorderly conduct has a reputation as a “catch-all” charge. Under Texas law, police can arrest someone for this offense for a variety of reasons. This should not be taken lightly and a Houston disorderly conduct defense attorney should be consulted.

Disorderly conduct charges include:

• Abusing or threatening a person in public place in an obviously offensive manner
• Abusive or indecent language or offensive gesture in a public place tending to incite an immediate breach of the peace
• Making unreasonable noise in a public place or near a private dwelling he has no right to occupy
• Fighting with another in a public place
• Discharging a firearm in a public place or across a road
• Urinating in a public place
• Looking into private dwellings, guest rooms, public restrooms or shower stalls designed to afford privacy for a lewd or unlawful purpose.

What Are The Penalties For Disorderly Conduct In Texas?

The charge is usually a Class C misdemeanor for which the penalty is a fine of up to $500. Where the charge involves discharging a firearm, it is a Class B misdemeanor with a fine of up to $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail. Though the penalties themselves are not heavy, a conviction does go on a person’s criminal record and can affect future school, employment, and housing applications.

Disorderly Conduct Arising From A Domestic Violence Call

In the unfortunate incident of a domestic dispute, many times heated emotions and passionate quarrels can escalate out of control. One of the possible repercussions of such an incident is police involvement. This comes about when one party contacts the police, or a concerned neighbor makes a 911 call. The police are very likely to make an arrest if they are called to investigate a domestic violence incident, and a common charge is disorderly conduct. If you have landed in jail on a disorderly conduct charge, effective legal counsel is readily available to you from a Houston criminal lawyer.

Protecting Your Constitutional Rights

You are entitled to many cherished and important constitutional rights, and if you are facing disorderly conduct charges, we at Chernoff Law stand ready to vigorously protect them. Our experienced and capable team includes attorneys who are board-certified by the state of Texas in criminal law and can use their legal know-how and access to resources to tenaciously defend our clients against criminal charges.

We may contact the prosecutor and explain the matter from the client’s perspective and urge that the charges be dropped. At trial we vigorously present our defenses. Any abusive conduct could be based on significant provocation. We have often defended clients from criminal charges and have gained many acquittals and dismissals. Do not hesitate to contact me today.