DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Disorderly Conduct Charges in Oregon

If you are facing Disorderly Conduct charges in Oregon, it’s important to understand the severity of penalties you are facing. The attorneys at GR Johnson Law Firm can help aggressively fight to dismiss or lower the penalties and charges against you.

If you’re facing Disorderly Conduct charges, give our team a call (541)508-4716 and let us help you!

Types of Disorderly Conduct Charges 

Oregon Revised Statute § 166.023 and § 166.025 include:  

First Degree Disorderly Conduct 

The most serious disorderly conduct charges are first degree disorderly conduct. First degree disorderly conduct is a Class A misdemeanor, and in some circumstances, a Class C felony. 

A person commits disorderly conduct in the first degree if, with the intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm (or knowing they are creating a risk of it), they intentionally spread a false report about a hazardous substance, fire, explosion, catastrophe, or emergency. The false report must specifically state that the emergency or hazard is present in or at a court facility or public building.

Maximum Penalties Associated with Disorderly Conduct in the First Degree, as a Class A misdemeanor: 

• Up to 1 year in jail 
• Fines of up to $6,250

Second Degree Disorderly Conduct

Second degree disorderly conduct is generally charged as a Class B misdemeanor, but in some circumstances, a Class A misdemeanor. 

A person commits disorderly conduct in the second degree if, with the intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm (or recklessly creating a risk of it), they:

• Engage in fighting or in violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior;

• Makes unreasonable noise;

• Disturbs any lawful assembly of persons without lawful authority;

• Obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic on a public way;

• Initiates or circulates a false report concerning an alleged or impending fire, explosion, crime, catastrophe or other emergency; or

• Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act which the person is not licensed or privileged to do.

Maximum Penalties Associates with Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, as a Class B misdemeanor:

• Up to 6 months in jail 
• Fines of up to $2,500

Examples of Disorderly Conduct 

Calling in a fake bomb threat, starting fights in public areas, creating loud or disruptive noises that interfere with others, spreading false reports regarding emergencies, blocking cars on public roadways, littering in public. 

Defenses to Disorderly Conduct 

• No intent or knowledge 
• Conduct was not reckless 

Hire an Experienced Disorderly Conduct Attorney 

Having an experienced Oregon criminal defense lawyer on your side can drastically change the outcome of your case and the penalties associated with it. Call us now for a free consultation: 541-508-4716.