I just got a summons for disorderly conduct. How bad is it? Is it comparable to a parking ticket? I know I won’t have it on my record but the whole “court” thing makes me feel really uneasy…i wont be in jail right? just a fine?
FYI: my “crime” was just talkin back to an officer when he was talkin crap about my friend…we were in a restaurant and my friend just came in and the cop was repeatedly saying something like like “either buy something or get out”, i was like…who the hell you think you are…and bam, goes on the cuffs
my applications are already out…sooowill this affect my admissions in any way?
<p>Yes. The college may reject you because the college may justifiably fear that you have an anger management problem. Whta you describe is not something that most colleges would take lightly.</p>
<p>If you aren't convicted- i.e. plea bargain or get off, nothing will be on your record and I don't feel that you have to disclose it since your apps are in. You better take a look at why you would do something that stupid, though.</p>
<p>he just walked in to say hi to us and was about to go. The thing is, he is a bit slow when talking to people, and he has this...speech delay. So he didnt even get chances to respond when the cop was bashing him. I was TRYING to tell the cop i will pay for his food when the cop told me to shut up, which just ****ed me off</p>
<p>Well, the cop over reacted, but so did you, I don't think this will do anything, as the judge will probably reprimand you with a slap on the wrist, especially if you apologize, so suck it up....in the mean time, get something from your friend's counselor or something, that shows you are his friend and were just looking out for him. Just for backup in case it goes further, but be humble at the hearing, the judge probably has dealt with the cop before. Your friend should charge the cop with harrasment of someone with a disability. Seriously. It would be like a cop yelling at a deaf or mute person. What state are you in, being from California, I am curious about cops overreacting and in what parts of the country...</p>
<p>I agree with citygirlsmom. If you wanted to do anything you should have gotten his badge number and dealt with it that way, yelling back is never a good solution. As she said though, just go in and be apoligetic and I think you'll be alright. </p>
<p>I've just got to say it's nice living near Los Angeles, the only major city without any police corruption. :-)</p>
<p>Your lawyer will know, it will be fine, just grovel, but don't do anything without your lawyers advice....I am serious about the disabilty thing....that will scare the cop, but do it after your business is all settled and you are cleared...</p>
<p>citygirlsmom, there's just the problem that the guy that talks slow isnt like...mentally slow, he's actually ranked very high in our class. It's just the way he talks, not sure if it's a disability or not.</p>
<p>dude, don't worry. A lot of us got disorderly conduct, because about 30 students were at a festival, and apparently anyone under 21 wasn't allowed to be there after 9:00 pm. So when the officer told us to go, some of my fellow students were being loud and obnoxious. All of us got Disorderly Conduct. However, we didn't get cuffed since it was a school function. But we did get into trouble.</p>
<p>Well, I guess we can't use that to get that mean old cop, rats....you will be fine, just be calm, respectful and do not argue....and be a little angel from now on- at least until you have your class schedule ; )</p>
<p>Shaka, I really think you should have a lawyer helping you on this. Even if you don't bring a lawyer to the hearing, you should speak to someone local before hand, who can advise you on how this is usually handled.</p>