Criminal defense across Denton County and Collin County

Disorderly Conduct

Chapter 42 of the Texas Penal Code defines disorderly conduct and other related charges.

“Disorderly Conduct”, as per § 42.01 of the Texas Penal Code, occurs when a person intentionally or knowingly:

1. uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;

2. makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;

3. creates, by chemical means, a noxious and unreasonable odor in a public place;

4. abuses or threatens a person in a public place in an obviously offensive manner;

5. makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy;

6. fights with another in a public place;

7. discharges a firearm in a public place other than a public road or a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code;

8. displays a firearm or other deadly weapon in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm;

9. discharges a firearm on or across a public road;

10. exposes his anus or genitals in a public place and is reckless about whether another may be present who will be offended or alarmed by his act; or

11. for a lewd or unlawful purpose:

enters on the property of another and looks into a dwelling on the property through any window or other opening in the dwelling;

while on the premises of a hotel or comparable establishment, looks into a guest room not the person's own through a window or other opening in the room; or

while on the premises of a public place, looks into an area such as a restroom or shower stall or changing or dressing room that is designed to provide privacy to a person using the area.

An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor, unless an actor commits an offense under 7) or 8), in which event it is a Class B misdemeanor.

Why clients call Tim Powers Law

Free initial consultation
Former prosecutor and former judge insight
Aggressive defense in Denton and Collin County
Call 940-483-8000

Why clients call Tim Powers Law

Former prosecutor and former judge insight

Aggressive defense in Denton and Collin County

Former prosecutor and former judge insight

Aggressive defense in Denton and Collin County

Misdemeanor B

Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days

Fine not to exceed $2,000

Punishment Range Misdemeanor C Fine not to exceed $500 Misdemeanor B Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days Fine not to exceed $2,000 Both such fine and confinement Back to Index About Our Firm Contact Us Request a Free Case Evaluation Let Us Put Our Experience to Work for You

We only accept Denton County and Collin County cases.

Yes, I am a potential new client No, I'm a current existing client I'm neither.

Collin County By Appointment Only 972-724-4820 230 East Hunt Street, Suite 101 McKinney , TX 75069

Office locations

Denton office: 215 West Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201

McKinney office: 230 East Hunt Street, Suite 101, McKinney, TX 75069

Plano office: 7200 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75024

Related Defense Resources

Case Results | Law Offices of Tim Powers

Criminal Defense FAQ | Law Offices of Tim Powers

Criminal Defense in Denton County | Law Offices of Tim Powers

Denton Criminal Lawyer | Our Attorneys

Criminal Defense Blog | Denton County Criminal Defense Attorney

Abogados de defensa criminal en el Condado de Denton | Las Oficinas del abogado Tim Powers

Speak With A Criminal Defense Lawyer

Do not wait to protect your rights. Call today for a free consultation or contact Tim Powers Law online.

Hundreds of Denton Co. Criminal Cases Dismissed

Criminal Defense Attorney Denton, Plano & McKinney TX

Criminal Defense Attorney Denton & Plano TX

Criminal Defense Attorney en Denton y Plano