Disorderly conduct, known under Michigan law as a disorderly persons offense (MCL 750.168) is a catch all for several offenses in Michigan. What might be considered under a heading all its own in other states (public intoxication for instance) can be grouped in the disorderly persons statute. Because this offense is so common, and subjectively applied having a skilled defense attorney can be extremely helpful. If is often possible to get these charges completely dropped, preserving you for getting a permanent criminal record. Call and talk to us about the specifics of your case.
You can be considered disorderly and subsequently charged with this offense if you:
The penalty for this misdemeanor charge is up to 90 days in prison and a fine of not more than $500.00.
If you hinder or interfere with someone while they are in commission of their occupation or on their way to their occupation, you can be charged with a misdemeanor. Misdemeanors typically bring less than one year in prison and a fine.
If you report to law enforcement that a crime took place when you know that to be untrue, you can be charged with this offense.
The severity of the sentence depends on the crime you falsely reported. If the crime you reported was a misdemeanor, you can be charge with a misdemeanor. If you falsely reported a felony, you may be charged with a felony.
Misdemeanor false reporting carries a potential sentence of up to 93 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
Felony false reporting, however, carries a possible sentence of up to 4 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,000.
In this offense, you can be charged if your report to the police or dispatch.
Once quite common, hazing has become a crime in most states. In Michigan, you may be charged with hazing if you (while attending or being employed by an educational institution), commit an intentional act against someone knowing it will endanger their physical health or safety for the purpose of pledging, initiation, or maintaining office in any organization.
There are a range of activities that can be considered hazing, including:
| If the hazing causes: | Then the sentence could be: |
|---|---|
| Physical injury (misdemeanor) | Up to 93 days in jail and $1,000 fine. |
| Serious impairment of a body function (felony) | Up to 5 years in prison and $2,500 fine. |
| Death (felony) | Up to 15 years in prison and $10,000 fine. |