I received a misdemeanor for disorderly conduct and I need to know if I should get a lawyer?
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I received a misdemeanor for disorderly conduct and I need to know if I should get a lawyer?
I was out at a sporting event and had a few drinks. I kick an orange traffic cone at a friend just messing around and accidentally hit a women in the leg. She wasn’t mad or anything and I apologized. It was fine except a cop saw it happen and arrested me. Should I just go to court plead guilty? What’s the penalty for a disorderly conduct for a first-time offender? I have no idea what the penalty is.
Asked on April 14, 2012 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
Robert Johnston / Law Office of Robert J. Johnston Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The potential penalty and the actually penalty are two different things. That charge has potential jail time, but its unlikely that you would receive a jail sentence. To answer your question, yes, you should have a lawyer. Its very possible that this charge could be handled so you do not end up with a record. But you need to discuss it with a lawyer to be sure.
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