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Disorderly Conduct Charges: Why they are often challenged and dismissed
Law Office of James Novak

Disorderly Conduct also known as “disturbing the peace”, is one of the most common criminal offenses. In 2011, police made 17,537 arrests for this offense in Arizona, making it the 4th most common offense in the state. Most are charged as Class 1 Misdemeanors, which carries a jail sentence. But depending on the circumstances, may…

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