Category Archives: disorderly conduct

THREATENING  SCHOOLS OR PUBLIC OFFICIALS IN ILLINOIS

Calling in a false bomb or shooting threat is not a harmless prank in Illinois.  For example, a Des Plaines man faces several felony and misdemeanor charges even though the DeKalb County Sheriff determined there were no credible threats. (See … Continue reading

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DISORDERLY CONDUCT:  CALLING IN A FALSE ALARM IS A CRIME

            Calling 911 with a false alarm, such as a fake bomb threat, can be charged as disorderly conduct. Under  720 ILCS 5/26-1(a)(6), you commit disorderly conduct when: (1) you knowingly called 911 or transmited a false report to a … Continue reading

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CAN I BE CONVICTED OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT FOR ASKING A QUESTION?

(Updated 1/4/24: See our related posts at What is the Difference Between Felony and Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct? and Disorderly Conduct: Calling in a False Alarm). You were just curious, so you called a government office and started asking questions. You … Continue reading

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN ILLINOIS?

(Updated 1/4/24: See our related posts at: Can I be Convicted of Disorderly Conduct for Asking a Question? and Disorderly Conduct: Calling in a False Alarm). In Illinois, some types of disorderly conduct are more serious than others. Disorderly conduct … Continue reading

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DISORDERLY CONDUCT: MAKING THREATS AGAINST A SCHOOL IN ILLINOIS

In these times of highly publicized school shootings, it is no surprise that authorities take any threats against a school extremely seriously. In Illinois, such threats may be charged as disorderly conduct. Under 720 ILCS 5/26-1(a)(3.5), you commit disorderly conduct … Continue reading

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WHAT IS DISTURBING THE PEACE UNDER ILLINOIS DISORDERLY CONDUCT LAW?

You were standing on the street yelling obscenities when the police arrived. Is this disorderly conduct under Illinois law? Maybe yes, maybe no. The answer depends on all the facts. To be convicted of disturbing the peace under the Illinois … Continue reading

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THE LAW OF PUBLIC INDECENCY IN ILLINOIS

You were walking in the forest preserve, when that coffee you drank ran right through you. As it turns out, the preserve is a cruising area, which you may or may not have known. You start to unzip, thinking you … Continue reading

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THE CRIME OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN ILLINOIS

(UPDATED January 4, 2024: See our more recent related posts:  Can I be Convicted of Disorderly Conduct for Asking a Question?, What is the Difference Between Felony and Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct? and Disorderly Conduct: Calling in a False Alarm). When … Continue reading

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