Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney

Charged with disturbing the peace?

Disturbing the peace, covered in Penal Code Section 415, includes any person who unlawfully fights in public or challenges another to do so, or intentionally disturbs another by means of loud noise, or who uses offensive words in a public place that could provoke a violent reaction. If you have been charged with disturbing the peace, a critical issue is whether the District Attorney is filing it as a misdemeanor or an infraction. There is a substantial difference in potential punishment between the two, if one is convicted. An infraction is more likely to garner a fine of up to $400 dollars. Penalties for a misdemeanor can include up to 90 days of jail time and probation. In many cases an experienced criminal defense attorney can negotiate misdemeanor charges down to an infraction.

A disturbing the peace charge can have serious consequences, so if you are facing these charges it is essential that you contact a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer immediately to get your case defended effectively, and to avoid a conviction.

Effective Defense For Those Facing Disturbing the Peace Charges

At Stephen G. Rodriguez & Associates, we have over 70 years of combined experience aggressively defending the rights of clients charged with disturbing the peace. We are seasoned trial attorneys who will rigorously and thoroughly defend our clients faced with these difficult charges. You do not want to go up against the District Attorney alone. We have the track record of successfully investigating, negotiating, and when necessary, litigating, on behalf of our clients. We will use all our resources and experience to help you to get the outcome you deserve.

Contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney at the firm for steps you can take to avoid a disturbing the peace conviction.