Disorderly Conduct is a Catch-All Provision for Criminal Conduct in Georgia Municipalities
Municipal Courts in Georgia have jurisdiction for a very limited number of cases. They generally handle most traffic violations, misdemeanor marijuana, misdemeanor theft by shoplifting, and misdemeanor and city ordinance disorderly conduct offenses.
Disorderly conduct charges are often considered catch-all provisions under the Official Code of Georgia 16-11-39. The statute criminalizes any conduct that is performed in a violent and tumultuous manner in public. The state law disorderly conduct statute also allows municipalities to enact their own disorderly conduct violations in much often include disorderly under the influence, drug possession, neighbor disputes, obstruction of law enforcement officials, and any other conduct the city wants to criminalize.
There are big differences between state law disorderly conduct charges and city ordinance offenses. City ordinance offenses should not get reported on your criminal history for arrest or conviction. If you have a disorderly conduct citation it is important to understand how it may impact your criminal history before determining how you want to address the charges. An experienced attorney may be able to assist with legal defenses and advise you you to assist in helping determine how you want to proceed. For a free consultation regarding your disorderly conduct charge call or text 678-753-6431 today.
