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TCA 39-17-305

Disorderly conduct

MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply

What does this charge mean?

The offense is creating a public disturbance by fighting, violent or threatening behavior, refusing to leave a dangerous area when ordered by authorities, or creating a hazardous or offensive condition; also included is making unreasonable noise that prevents others from their lawful activities, all done with intent to cause public annoyance or alarm. This is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $50.

Penalty Details

ClassificationClass C Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail30 days
Maximum Fine$50
Penalty SummaryClass C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
(a) A person commits an offense who, in a public place and with intent to cause public annoyance or alarm: (1) Engages in fighting or in violent or threatening behavior; (2) Refuses to obey an official order to disperse issued to maintain public safety in dangerous proximity to a fire, hazard or other emergency; or (3) Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act that serves no legitimate purpose. (b) A person also violates this section who makes unreasonable noise that prevents others from carrying on lawful activities. (c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
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Quick Facts

MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section39-17-305
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50
Recent Bookings8+

Geographic Distribution

Hamilton
71
Davidson
50
Knox
36
Shelby
35
Putnam
26
Sullivan
18
Washington
16
Madison
16
Wayne
15
Sevier
11
Roane
11
McMinn
11

+ 30 more counties