Famous “30 Rock” actor Alec Baldwin has had many run-ins with the law. His latest altercation took place this last week when the police found him riding his bike against traffic on a one-way street. According to news reports, the police asked to see the actor’s id, and when he told them he didn’t have any identification with him, they confiscated his bike. This caused the actor to grow angry, and eventually he was charged with Disorderly Conduct. This is a common offense in Weld, Morgan, and Logan County. Let’s take a look at how you can be charged with this misdemeanor offense.
What is Disorderly Conduct in Greeley and Across Colorado?
A person will be charged with Disorderly Conduct – C.R.S. 18-9-106 if they knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly commit any of the following behaviors:
- Make a coarse and obviously offensive gesture, utterance, or display in a public place (such as a middle finger, flipping someone off, etc.), when this outburst is intended to cause an immediate breach of peace.
- Fight with another person in a public place (hitting, pushing, shoving, etc.).
- Discharge a firearm in a public place (this does not include police officers, or when people are lawfully hunting or participating in target practice). This includes a gun going off accidentally.
- Make an unreasonable noise (such as yelling, screaming, cussing, etc.) in a public place or near a private residence he or she has no right to occupy.
- Display a deadly weapon, or something that could be reasonably believed to be a deadly weapon, or give the impression they have a deadly weapon (this doesn’t apply to police officers). “Open carry” of guns often gives rise to this charge.
All it takes to be charged with Disorderly Conduct is to lose your temper, and have one person call the police.
Disorderly Conduct is Easily Charged
As you can see, it is easy to be charged with Disorderly Conduct. In Alec Baldwin’s case, it is impossible to know what really happened. Celebrities receive a lot of attention. The actor isn’t shy about his dislike for all the attention he receives. When he saw the group of photographers and paparazzi about to capture his run-in with the law, he most likely grew angry and began swearing. Because of this outburst, the police cuffed him on the spot and he was charged with Disorderly Conduct. Road rage incidents commonly result in Disorderly Conduct accusations. All it takes is one moment of anger or frustration and one person to call the police.
If you or a loved one has been charged with Disorderly Conduct in Greeley, Evans, or Erie, don’t hesitate to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 970-616-6009, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.
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