Virginia Disorderly Conduct Defense

§ 18.2-415 • D.J. Rivera, Esq.

The Law: Virginia Code § 18.2-415

A person is guilty of disorderly conduct if, with the intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof, he engages in fighting or threatening, or in violent or tumultuous behavior, or makes unreasonable noise, or uses abusive language.

Penalties

Class 1 misdemeanor (up to 12 months jail + $2,500 fine)

Defense Strategies

Protected speech (First Amendment)
No public inconvenience or alarm caused
Insufficient evidence of intent or recklessness
Police overreach or false report

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