It seems as though "Disturbing the Peace" (California Penal Code §415) is a way of life for many college and university students and hardly worth being arrested.
However, violations of PC §415 account for more student arrests than you might imagine and it can have a devastating affect on your life. This "little" conviction stays on your criminal record. It will show
up in background checks. It might prevent you from getting a good job, staying in school, being accepted into graduate school or adopting a child.
PC §415 "Disturbing the Peace"
Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than four hundred dollars ($400), or both such imprisonment and fine:
- Any person who unlawfully fights in a public place or challenges another person in a public place to fight.
- Any person who maliciously and willfully disturbs another person by loud and unreasonable noise.
- Any person who uses offensive words in a public place which are inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction.
For CSUSB* students arrested or cited for "Disturbing the Peace," David J. Givot, of the Law Office of David J. Givot is The Legal Guardian and we will do more than just help you through.
We will carefully and methodically examine the charges and the evidence against you. If law enforcement has not done everything necessary to convict you in front of a jury, beyond a reasonable doubt, then we will attack the charges from every available angle to achieve the best possible result. Even more importantly, we will vigilantly consider how any resolution will affect your professional, educational, and/or personal future.
With You Every Step of the Way
As your attorney, I will work directly with you. I will give you an honest assessment of your case, inform you of your options, explain the legal process as it applies to you and aggressively fight for you at trial.
Rest assured, you are not alone. I will be at your side the entire time.
No crime is a small crime. They all have consequences. Therefore, you need a skilled attorney who will fight for you today, while keeping an eye on tomorrow.
Free Consultation
To start building your defense, contact me online or call my office toll-free at 888/293-0396.
I offer free initial consultations, accept credit cards and am available for weekend/evening appointments. I serve all Colleges and Universities in Southern California.
*The Law Office of David J. Givot is not sponsored by, endorsed by, or in any way affiliated with the California State University San Bernardino or the California State University System.
