Walk It Through: Closing Time
Remaining after being told to leave, a loud sidewalk, and a shove that causes physical injury.
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, the higher degrees of assault, and public intoxication 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.
- Class A misdemeanorThe higher misdemeanor class, carrying up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
- Disorderly conductFighting, unreasonable noise, obscene language in public, obstructing traffic or refusing a lawful order to disperse, intending public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly risking it.
- ViolationAn offense allowing no more than fifteen days in jail and a fine of up to $250. Disorderly conduct, harassment in the second degree and trespass are violations.
- Physical injuryImpairment of physical condition or substantial pain, the harm assault in the third degree turns on.
- Criminal trespassTrespass raised to a crime by the place: fenced or enclosed property, a school against posted rules, or a public housing project, among others, is criminal trespass in the third degree, a class B misdemeanor.