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What is the difference between these two?


I had a post typed out then realized the "potential" charge was "disturbing the peace". Initially my type was about "disorderly conduct".

Aardvark seems right. I don't see how a DP charge can be brought unless you were very loud or boisterous? I am not saying you were, but any alleged NON protected 1ST Amendment speech would fall under a Disorderly conduct statute/similar law, such as fighting words, hate speech/racial epiteths, etc.

For a government to prosecute under any alleged unlawful speech, a 1st AM hurdle must be overcome by them

As ADVK points out though, simply filing a complaint with the police is not a guarantee it will be prosecuted.