PUNISHMENT
Disorderly conduct is a minor misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $150. Aggravated disorderly conduct or disturbing a lawful meeting is a misdemeanor in the fourth degree, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $250. Depending on the circumstances, public transit misconduct may be a minor misdemeanor or punishable by as much as 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500. Misconduct in an emergency is a first degree misdemeanor (punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000) or a fourth degree misdemeanor.
The most serious cases of inducing panic are second degree felonies, punishable by two to eight years in prison and a fine up to $15,000; the least serious cases are misdemeanors of the first degree . False alarm may be anything from a first degree misdemeanor to a third degree felony, punishable by nine months to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Inciting violence may be a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on what sort of violent behavior is urged. Participating in a riot is a first degree misdemeanor. Aggravated riot is punishable by six to 18 months in prison and a fine up to $5,000. Aggravated riot in a detention facility is a felony of the third degree. Failure to disperse is a minor misdemeanor, unless it occurs at the scene of an emergency or creates a risk of physical harm, in which case the crime is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(Ohio Rev. Code §§ 2917.01, 2917.02, 2917.03, 2917.04, 2917.11, 2917.12, 2917.13, 2929.24, 2929.28, 2917.31, 2917.32, 2917.41.)
Obtaining Legal Assistance
Depending on the circumstances, disorderly conduct and similar crimes can be very minor or very, very serious. But even if you are only facing minor criminal charges, you should talk to a criminal defense attorney in Ohio. Being convicted of even a misdemeanor can result in fines and jail times, and you could also have difficulty securing future employment or passing a background check. An attorney can tell you what consequences are likely, what to expect in court, based on the charges and the assigned judge and prosecutor, and how to present the strongest possible defense.
If you are in search for an attorney that has your best interest in mind, don’t hesitate, contact Skip Potter now! He will listen to your concerns and will give you a direct response on what your best and worse case scenario is. His ultimate goal is to get you the best result possible. Contact us now to schedule a consultation.
