Walk It Through: Closing Time
Told to leave by the owner's agent, an order to keep the peace, and second degree assault.
At closing time, the manager tells a regular to leave, with a drink still on the bar.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One night at one bar. Self defense, posted land and paint marks, and assault on a first responder are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- Disorderly conductWillfully acting in a disorderly manner that disturbs the public peace, failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order to prevent a disturbance, or making unreasonably loud noise. Up to 60 days, a $500 fine, or both.
- Second degree assaultAny assault, a misdemeanor carrying up to 10 years, a $2,500 fine, or both.
- Posted propertyProperty marked against trespass by signs where they can reasonably be seen, or by paint marks at each road entrance and along the boundaries. Entering it is trespass, up to 90 days for a first violation.