Disorderly Conduct

Disorderly conduct is a frequently charged offense in Wisconsin, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume it is a minor ticket that goes away once a fine is paid. In reality, a disorderly conduct charge can be filed as a criminal misdemeanor, it can be paired with a domestic abuse designation, and a conviction remains on your public record long after the case is over. Because the statute is written so broadly, officers often rely on it when no more specific offense fits the situation. Our criminal defense attorneys at Hogan Eickhoff defend clients facing disorderly conduct charges throughout the Fox Valley and hold the State to its burden of proof in every case. How Wisconsin Defines Disorderly Conduct Disorderly conduct is defined in Wisconsin Statute Section 947.01(1). A person commits the offense when, in a public or private place, they engage in violent, abusive, … Continued