LD 8 : Overview of Disorderly Conduct
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Which of the following is NOT a crime related to disorderly conduct?

  • Prostitution
  • Public intoxication
  • Burglary (correct)
  • Lewd conduct

    • Probable cause is necessary for the arrest related to crimes of disorderly conduct.

    True

    What type of crime classification does prostitution typically fall under?

    Misdemeanor or felony depending on jurisdiction

    The act of __________ refers to unwanted interference with the right of others to use and enjoy public spaces.

    <p>loitering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following crimes with their respective elements required for arrest:

    <p>Lewd conduct = Engagement in sexual acts in public Invasion of privacy = Unlawful observation of someone in a private setting Public intoxication = Being intoxicated in a public place causing disturbance Loitering about a public toilet = Remaining in a bathroom without purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is essential for categorizing crimes related to disorderly conduct?

    <p>Nature of the public disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All crimes related to disorderly conduct are misdemeanors.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the classification of crime?

    <p>Crimes can be classified as either misdemeanors or felonies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Invasion of privacy involves looking into a private area without any intent to invade privacy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List two reasons why a crime might be considered a public nuisance.

    <p>Disrupts public peace or safety, violates local laws or ordinances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A man blocking a sidewalk while heavily intoxicated may be charged with a _____ offense.

    <p>misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the crime to its possible classification:

    <p>Prostitution = Felony Public intoxication = Misdemeanor Vandalism = Misdemeanor Sexual assault = Felony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should peace officers do if they arrive and find a man sunbathing nude in his fenced backyard?

    <p>Assess if he is committing a crime based on public visibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person must have their drinking tested to be arrested for public intoxication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main condition for a person to be charged with public intoxication?

    <p>Being in a public place and unable to care for their own safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person can be arrested for public intoxication even without field sobriety tests.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What penal code covers public intoxication?

    <p>Penal Code Section 647(f)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Public intoxication is classified as a __________.

    <p>misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the elements of public intoxication with their descriptions:

    <p>Public Place = The location where the act is observed Under Influence = Effect of alcohol or drugs on the individual Safety Concern = Inability to care for oneself or others Obstruction = Blocking of public ways or streets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements describes an example of public intoxication?

    <p>A woman passes out on a park bench after drinking in public.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Public intoxication requires that the individual obstructs the public way.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an element necessary to arrest a suspect for disturbing the peace?

    <p>Using offensive words in a private conversation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Disturbing the peace is classified as a felony.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be illustrated in reports regarding the utterance of offensive words?

    <p>The circumstances in which the utterance was made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The right to freedom of speech is guaranteed under the ____ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

    <p>First</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one type of behavior that qualifies as disturbing the peace?

    <p>Fighting unlawfully in a public place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements of disturbing the peace with their definitions:

    <p>Fighting = Unlawfully challenging someone to a fight in a public place Loud noises = Maliciously disturbing another person by excessive noise Offensive words = Using words likely to provoke immediate violent reactions in public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reaction must the utterance of offensive words be likely to provoke?

    <p>An immediate violent reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Only private speech is protected under the First Amendment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crime is considered during the classification of disturbing the peace?

    <p>Misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of Disorderly Conduct and Crime Classification

    • Arrests and prosecutions require development of probable cause.
    • Peace officers need to recognize elements for arrest related to disorderly conduct.
    • Crimes are categorized as either misdemeanors or felonies.

    Learning Objectives

    • Identify crime elements for arrest concerning:
      • Lewd conduct
      • Invasion of privacy
      • Prostitution
      • Loitering near public toilets
      • Public intoxication
    • Classify crimes accurately as misdemeanors or felonies.

    Crime Classifications

    • Penal codes define different crimes and their classifications (misdemeanor/felony).
    • Invasion of privacy involves intent to look into a private area without consent.

    Public Intoxication

    • Defined as being found in public under the influence of substances, endangering personal or public safety.
    • Covered under Penal Code Section 647(f).
    • Arrest elements:
      • Individual must be in a public place.
      • Must be under the influence and unable to ensure personal or public safety or obstruction of pathways.
    • No requirement for field sobriety or chemical tests for public intoxication.
    • Classified as a misdemeanor.

    Examples of Public Intoxication

    • Individual passed out on a park bench after drinking alcohol from a concealed container.
    • Must exhibit impairment and public presence to qualify for arrest.

    Disturbing the Peace

    • Arrest elements include:
      • Engaging in unlawful fighting or challenging fights in public.
      • Creating loud noises that disturb others willfully.
      • Uttering offensive words designed to provoke a violent response in public places.
    • Disturbing the peace is classified as a misdemeanor.
    • First Amendment protects expressive communication; offensive words only violate peace when likely to incite immediate violence.

    Importance of Context in Arrests

    • Detailed reports required to describe circumstances of uttered offensive words.
    • Explanation needed for any violent reactions unrelated to the offensive utterance.

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    Description

    This quiz covers the essential elements of disorderly conduct and its classification under the law. Participants will learn to identify specific crimes such as lewd conduct, invasion of privacy, and public intoxication, while accurately categorizing them as misdemeanors or felonies. Understanding these concepts is crucial for peace officers and legal professionals.

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