Fighting Florida Disorderly Conduct Charges

Disorderly conduct is a broad term or phrase that is not strongly supported by evidence. However, you need to take all criminal a charges very seriously as a conviction brings about life-changing consequences, including a permanent mark on your criminal record. A person is guilty of disorderly conduct when he or she behaves in such a manner as to disturb the peace or "breach the peace" in which case, endangers the morals, health or safety of the people in a community.

Whether you upset a police officer, got into a fight, created a disturbance or if you were caught in an episode of public drunkenness, an experienced Ocala disorderly conduct attorney can greatly improve the chances of a positive outcome in your case.

Disorderly conduct is a very common misdemeanor charge that police officers frequently use when they are attempting to gain control over a situation. Often times, people who are arrested for disorderly conduct don't understand what they have done to obtain a criminal charge against them. It is not uncommon to feel innocent of the charges and both wronged by them at the same time. In disorderly conduct cases, first amendment rights are often brought into question.

Disorderly Conduct Defense in Gainesville and Ocala

If you are convicted of disorderly conduct in Florida, you face first degree misdemeanor charges which carry with them a maximum penalty of 1 year in jail and a $1000 fine. If you have been charged with disorderly conduct, an Ocala disorderly conduct attorney at Kinsell, Zadel & Whitaker can assist you in the fight against your charges. We understand and sympathize with your situation, we are also fully aware of the consequences a disorderly conduct conviction would bring. We will use our litigation skills and experience to help get your charges reduces or dropped all together.

Contact an Ocala Disorderly Conduct Lawyer from our firm right away for a free consultation.