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Vermont Statutes Title 13. Crimes and Criminal Procedure, § 1026. Disorderly conduct

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A person is guilty of disorderly conduct if he or she, with intent to cause public inconvenience or annoyance, or recklessly creates a risk thereof:

(1) engages in fighting or in violent, tumultuous, or threatening behavior;

(2) makes unreasonable noise;

(3) in a public place, uses abusive or obscene language;

(4) without lawful authority, disturbs any lawful assembly or meeting of persons; or

(5) obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

(b) A person who is convicted of disorderly conduct shall be imprisoned for not more than 60 days or fined not more than $500.00, or both. A person who is convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this section shall be imprisoned for not more than 120 days or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 13. Crimes and Criminal Procedure, § 1026. Disorderly conduct - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-13-crimes-and-criminal-procedure/vt-st-tit-13-sect-1026/

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