Disorderly Conduct

In Florida, breach of the peace or disorderly conduct covers acts of a nature to corrupt the public morals, outrage the sense of public decency, or affect the peace and quiet of people who witness them, and brawling or fighting. It is a second degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.

• §Fla. Stat. 877.03
• §Fla. Stat. 775.082
• §Fla. Stat. 775.083

Fighting another person by mutual consent in a public place, to the terror of the people, is an affray, a first degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year and $1,000. Willfully taking part in a violent public disturbance of three or more people acting together, with the results the statute lists, is a riot, a felony.

• §Fla. Stat. 870.01
• §Fla. Stat. 775.082
• §Fla. Stat. 775.083

Being intoxicated and causing a public disturbance is its own offense, disorderly intoxication.

• §Fla. Stat. 856.011