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    Question Disorderly Conduct - Should I Fight the Charge

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Ohio

    Charge----------------------------------
    I am charged with Disorderly Conduct M4
    which the statute states:

    " No person, while voluntarily intoxicated, shall do [sic] the following:
    Engage in conduct or create a condition that presents a risk of physical harm to the offender or another, or to the property of another. "
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    Situation--------------------------------
    While at a private residence the police were called due to an altercation. I was not involved in the altercation, although I was intoxicated.

    The police asked me questions that I refused to answer. Then, while talking to the owner of the house, I was told to "shut up." This angered me, but I did not become belligerent. I simply stated, "I have first amendment rights, and it's not fair to be treated in this manner." He arrested me and charged me with the above crime.

    I do not have a copy of the police report (yet) and think that I was incorrectly identified as a participant in the altercation. If I was or wasn't, I think that I was unjustly arrested.
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    Afterthoughts/Questions------------------
    I spent the night in jail and was arraigned. I pled not guilty and posted bail.

    My question is: should I fight this? I do not have the money for representation, but feel that this crime does not apply to my situation. I wasn't rude to the cops, but even if I were, I don't think that constitutes "risk of physical harm."

    I have no criminal record and am generally a stand-up citizen (volunteer, donate blood, regularly vote, etc.). I can get witnesses attesting to the above facts as well.

    What would you do in my situation?
    Do you think I can beat this?
    Should I rely on public representation?
    What are the next steps to the legal process? (I really have no idea what's coming)
    What would you recommend I say/not say in the legal proceedings as to not incriminate myself or alienate the judge?
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    I will try to answer any questions regarding the case as quickly as possible.
    Any help/advice would greatly be appreciated, thanks.

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    Default Re: Disorderly Conduct - Should I Fight the Charge

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    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Ohio

    Charge----------------------------------
    I am charged with Disorderly Conduct M4
    which the statute states:

    " No person, while voluntarily intoxicated, shall do [sic] the following:
    Engage in conduct or create a condition that presents a risk of physical harm to the offender or another, or to the property of another. "
    -----------------------------------------

    Situation--------------------------------
    While at a private residence the police were called due to an altercation. I was not involved in the altercation, although I was intoxicated.

    The police asked me questions that I refused to answer. Then, while talking to the owner of the house, I was told to "shut up." This angered me, but I did not become belligerent. I simply stated, "I have first amendment rights, and it's not fair to be treated in this manner." He arrested me and charged me with the above crime.

    I do not have a copy of the police report (yet) and think that I was incorrectly identified as a participant in the altercation. If I was or wasn't, I think that I was unjustly arrested.
    -----------------------------------------

    Afterthoughts/Questions------------------
    I spent the night in jail and was arraigned. I pled not guilty and posted bail.

    My question is: should I fight this? I do not have the money for representation, but feel that this crime does not apply to my situation. I wasn't rude to the cops, but even if I were, I don't think that constitutes "risk of physical harm."

    I have no criminal record and am generally a stand-up citizen (volunteer, donate blood, regularly vote, etc.). I can get witnesses attesting to the above facts as well.

    What would you do in my situation?
    Do you think I can beat this?
    Should I rely on public representation?
    What are the next steps to the legal process? (I really have no idea what's coming)
    What would you recommend I say/not say in the legal proceedings as to not incriminate myself or alienate the judge?
    -----------------------------------------

    I will try to answer any questions regarding the case as quickly as possible.
    Any help/advice would greatly be appreciated, thanks.
    I was intoxicated back in college durnig a football game and the cop took my tickets away. Told me to stay 10 fit away. I stayed probobly 30 feet away. I kept talkin to him and telling him he has no right to take my tickets away. I got arrested for disorderly conduct. I got a sentence that said if I behave for two years it would be dropped.

    Some laws are utter bullshit. Welcome to america

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