This is my first disorderly conduct charge. it is a misdemeanor 4. what am i looking at?

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   Benjamin LuftmanPro

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   Answered October 21, 2012 20:10. The maximum penalty for a fourth degree misdemeanor disorderly conduct is up to 30 days in jail and up to a $250 fine. You could also be put on probation for up to five years.
   If you plead guilty or are convicted of this offense, the penalties you actually receive will depend on a number of factors, including the facts of your case, the court your case is scheduled in, the prosecutor, the judge and your prior criminal record.
   
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   Christopher BeckPro

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   Answered October 22, 2012 03:41. Disorderly Conduct is tyipcally either a fourth degree misdemeanor (as you indicated) which carries up to 30 days in jail or a minor misdemeanor which carries no jail. In my expereince the court and prosecutors often fail to understand the difference between the evidence needed to convict of the m4 to the mm. They also fail to actually understand what conduct is disorderly and beleive whatever the cops say. I suggest hiring an attorney who can attempt to get the case resolved to a minor misdemeanor which means no jail or probation possible. Good luck.
   
   
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   Wilson Smith

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   Answered October 22, 2012 12:28. Honestly, if your record is pretty clean, you would get 30 days in jail with 30 suspended. Probably a $250 fine with something like $100 suspended and 1 to 2 years of community control with some possible conditions. However, I do not know the facts but that is my experience.

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