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Kansas Disorderly Conduct Laws<\/h1>\n
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The Wheat State has a number of disorderly conduct<\/a> laws. In Kansas, disorderly conduct includes fighting, disturbing a lawful assembly, and using obscene language.<\/p>\r\n

Kansas also prohibits the unlawful assembly of a group of five or more people for the purpose of committing disorderly conduct or rioting. A riot is defined as five or more people acting together to use or threaten use of unlawful force or violence. This is quick summary of Kansas disorderly conduct laws.<\/p>\r\n

Kansas Disorderly Conduct Laws<\/h2>\r\n

The following table outlines the specifics of disorderly conduct laws in Kansas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Code Sections<\/b><\/td>\r\nKAN. STAT. ANN \u00a7 21-4101<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
What\u2019s Prohibited?<\/b><\/td>\r\n

Disorderly conduct<\/u>:<\/p>\r\n

Performing the following acts knowing (or with probable cause to believe) that they will alarm, anger or disturb others, provoke an assault, or otherwise cause a breach of the peace:<\/p>\r\n

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  • Engaging in fighting<\/li>\r\n
  • Disturbing a lawful assembly, meeting, or procession<\/li>\r\n
  • Using offensive, obscene, or abusive language<\/li>\r\n
  • Engaging in noisy conduct reasonably likely to alarm, anger or cause resentment in others<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    Unlawful assembly<\/u>:<\/p>\r\n

    Five or more people meeting for the purpose of engaging in disorderly conduct or riot or agreeing to engage in such conduct<\/p>\r\n

    Remaining at an unlawful assembly<\/u>:<\/p>\r\n

    Refusing to leave from an unlawful assembly after being directed to leave by law enforcement<\/p>\r\n

    Riot<\/u>:<\/p>\r\n

    Five or more people acting together to unlawfully use or threaten use of imminent force or violence which breaches the peace<\/p>\r\n

    Incitement to riot<\/u>:<\/p>\r\n

    Urging others to engage in riot through words or conduct under circumstances which produce a clear and present danger of injury to persons or property or a breach of the peace<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Penalties<\/b><\/td>\r\n

Disorderly conduct is a Class C misdemeanor<\/a> punishable by up to 1 month in prison and up to $500 in fines.<\/p>\r\n

Unlawful assembly is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in prison and up to $1,000 in fines.<\/p>\r\n

Remaining at an unlawful assembly and riot are Class A misdemeanors punishable by up to 1 year in prison and up to $2,500 in fines.<\/p>\r\n

Incitement to riot is a felony<\/a> punishable by up to 17 months in prison and up to $100,000 in fines for a person with no prior criminal history. Kansas uses a grid system to determine some prison sentences. This prison time can vary depending upon a person’s prior criminal history and the number and type of prior convictions. Incitement to riot is listed on the grid as a severity level 8, person felony.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Kansas Disorderly Conduct Laws: Related Resources<\/h2>\r\n

Disorderly conduct laws can be confusing. If you\u2019ve been charged with disorderly conduct and would like help, you can contact a Kansas criminal defense attorney<\/a>. You can also visit FindLaw\u2019s sections on Disorderly Conduct<\/a> and Public Safety Violations<\/a> for more articles and information on this topic.<\/p>\r\n

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