California Disorderly Conduct Penalties
Summary
Disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing in California can result in misdemeanor charges, with penalties including fines up to $1,000 and/or up to 6 months in jail. Defending against these charges may involve hiring a criminal defense attorney, gathering evidence like surveillance footage or witness statements, and demonstrating a lack of intent to disrupt or trespass. Consider consulting with a legal professional to explore your options and navigate the court process effectively.Full Conversation
Well I am just curious about law in general, is that ok?
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Well I saw a video on YouTube from a guy named "Frank Hassle" he went around and harrassed people in a store, even picked up stuff from someones cart and put it back but he couldnt be charged with anything. It seems he knows the law. What's up with that? Cops couldnt get him on anything.
It seems like Frank Hassle might be engaging in behavior that skirts the line of legality. In California, harassment can be tricky to prove, especially if it doesn't involve repeated actions or threats.
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Yes, cause apparently him being rude and grabbing stuff from their cart was fine. So what counts?
In California, harassment typically involves a pattern of behavior that is severe, pervasive, and causes distress. Here are some key points:
- Harassment: Generally requires repeated actions that cause fear, distress, or harm.
- Criminal Threats: Making a credible threat with the intent to cause fear.
- Disorderly Conduct: Includes actions like disturbing the peace.
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- Harassment: Generally requires repeated actions that cause fear, distress, or harm.
- Criminal Threats: Making a credible threat with the intent to cause fear.
- Disorderly Conduct: Includes actions like disturbing the peace.
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I mean he was doing disorderly conduct, wasnt he?
Disorderly conduct in California can include various behaviors that disrupt public peace. Here are some key points regarding disorderly conduct:
- Public Intoxication: Being under the influence in a public place.
- Disturbing the Peace: Fighting, loud noise, or using offensive words in public.
- Loitering: Wandering without purpose in certain areas.
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- Public Intoxication: Being under the influence in a public place.
- Disturbing the Peace: Fighting, loud noise, or using offensive words in public.
- Loitering: Wandering without purpose in certain areas.
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Oh I see so he didn't break any of those laws
It sounds like Frank Hassle's behavior didn't meet the legal thresholds for harassment or disorderly conduct in California. Do you have any other legal questions or need clarification on a different topic?
What is considered "offensive words" ?
In California, "offensive words" generally refer to language that is likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction from the average person. This can include:
- Profanity
- Racial slurs
- Insults directed at someone's race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
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- Profanity
- Racial slurs
- Insults directed at someone's race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
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Ah they did give him disorderly conduct actually and he isnt allowed to come back so he got "criminal tresspassing"
It sounds like the person received charges of both disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing. Here are some quick points on these charges in California:
- Disorderly Conduct: Includes behaviors like public intoxication, disturbing the peace, and loitering.
- Criminal Trespassing: Entering or remaining on someone’s property without permission; can be charged if they were previously told to stay away.
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- Disorderly Conduct: Includes behaviors like public intoxication, disturbing the peace, and loitering.
- Criminal Trespassing: Entering or remaining on someone’s property without permission; can be charged if they were previously told to stay away.
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Yes
In California, penalties for disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing can vary:
- Disorderly Conduct:
- Misdemeanor charges
- Penalties include fines up to $*,* and/or up to 6 months in jail
- Criminal Trespassing:
- Misdemeanor charges
- Penalties include fines up to $*,* and/or up to 6 months in jail
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- Disorderly Conduct:
- Misdemeanor charges
- Penalties include fines up to $*,* and/or up to 6 months in jail
- Criminal Trespassing:
- Misdemeanor charges
- Penalties include fines up to $*,* and/or up to 6 months in jail
Do you want more information on defending against these charges?
Yes
To defend against charges of disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing in California, consider the following:
- Legal Representation: Hiring an attorney experienced in criminal defense.
- Evidence: Collecting evidence that may refute the claims, like surveillance footage or witness statements.
- Intent: Demonstrating lack of intent to disrupt or trespass.
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- Legal Representation: Hiring an attorney experienced in criminal defense.
- Evidence: Collecting evidence that may refute the claims, like surveillance footage or witness statements.
- Intent: Demonstrating lack of intent to disrupt or trespass.
Would you like more information on finding legal representation or understanding the court process?