Are you facing Disorderly Conduct charges in Larimer County after your celebrations on the 4th of July? We understand. It’s easy to be charged with this crime. In fact, Disorderly Conduct is sort of a “catch-all” crime which Fort Collins, Estes Park, and Loveland police charge when they don’t know what else to do. Let’s take a look at this crime and what you can do to protect your future.
What is Disorderly Conduct in Fort Collins and Larimer County?
Disorderly Conduct – C.R.S. 18-9-106, is charged in a number of circumstances. Put simply, you will face this charge in Larimer, Jackson, and Boulder County if you do something which causes a disturbance to the public. For example, let’s say you were having a barbecue in the park for the 4th of July. You and your friends had a bit too much to drink, and you turned up the music and all started singing along. You could be facing Disorderly Conduct charges for making “unreasonable noise in a public place.” It’s that simple. Or, let’s say you went out to a bar on the 4th, and a drunken guy rushes you. You could have backed off, but you fought back. You could be charged with Disorderly Conduct for fighting “in a public place” (you could also face Assault charges if the other guy was injured). Obviously, it’s pretty simple to be charged with Disorderly Conduct. So, what can you expect in court and how can you defend yourself?
Loveland Disorderly Conduct Charges: How an Expert Attorney Can Defend You
Disorderly Conduct is charged differently, depending on the circumstances. If you were charged for making too much noise, you could be charged with a petty offense. Or, if you fought in a public place, that would also be a petty offense. Displaying a gun in a public place is charged as a class 2 misdemeanor and firing a gun in a public place would be charged as a class 1 misdemeanor. No matter which subsection you were charged under, you are most likely frustrated by the Disorderly Conduct charges you are facing – after all, you weren’t really causing that much trouble. So, why are you being treated like a criminal? Having a criminal conviction on your record is damaging – you could have a hard time finding a place to live or passing certain background checks for a job. Don’t give up and plead guilty – contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to defend you in court and protect your future. We have a passion for fighting prosecutors and helping people get the justice they deserve.
If you or a loved one is facing a Disorderly Conduct charge, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office for a free consultation at our convenient downtown Ft. Collins office at
970-658-0007. Together, we can protect your future.
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