New Orleans Disturbing the Peace Attorney
What is disturbing the peace in Louisiana?
In New Orleans, Disturbing the Peace is defined as committing any of the following acts in a manner that would foreseeably be disturbing or alarming to the public:
(1) Engaging in a fistic encounter
(2) Using offensive or derisive language in public
(3) Appearing in an intoxicated condition
(4) Engaging in any act in a violent and tumultuous manner by any three or more persons
(5) Holding of an unlawful assembly
(6) Interruption of any lawful assembly of people
(7) Intentionally engaging in any act designed to disrupt a funeral, funeral home viewing, funeral procession, wake, memorial service, or burial of a deceased person.
(8) Intentionally blocking, impeding, or interfering with access into or from any building or parking lot of a building in which a funeral, wake, memorial service, or burial is being conducted, or any burial plot or the parking lot of the cemetery in which a funeral, wake, memorial service, or burial is being conducted.
Noteworthy
It is worth noting that freedom of speech is in the first amendment of the constitution, however there are a few exceptions. Using offensive language in public is one of the exceptions.
Penalty Disturbing the Peace Louisiana
Whoever commits the crime of disturbing the peace In New Orleans shall be fined not more than 100 dollars or imprisoned for not more than 90 Days, or both.
Whoever commits the crime of disturbing the peace involving a funeral in Louisiana shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both.
Legal Assistance
If you or a loved one has received a citation or been arrested for Disturbing the Peace in New Orleans, contact an experienced New Orleans Disturbing the Peace Attorney — Attorney Elizabeth B. Carpenter has successfully defended many disturbing the peace cases in New Orleans.
Disclaimer:
Laws and policies can change at any time rendering the above information outdated or non-applicable. We strongly encourage you to look at City, Parish, and State statutes for the most recent laws and to consult a Louisiana licensed attorney.