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Noisy parties

Asked by a user in Washington - over 4 years ago.

Most states/municipalities have laws against disturbing the peace. What constitutes disturbing the peace? Essentially, it's almost a crime without a proper definition and it's often within the police officer's discretion to arrest or charge an individual with disturbing the peace. In short, if the officer concludes that you are not cooperating or if he has to return to your home again and again, he will likely charge you. There is no downside to the officer arresting you; he knows you'll...

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