Info on the crime of Disturbing the Peace
This particular crime, of "disturbing the peace," falls under the category of a misdemeanor under NRS (Nevada Revised Statutes) 203. Examples of conduct that can lead to an arrest under this statute include fighting, threatening to fight, loud/unusual noises, offensive behavior, or quarreling. If convicted, the full punishment of a Nevada misdemeanor can be enforced. Standard bail in Nevada for Disturbing the peace is usually under $1,000 but different jurisdictions may have differing automatic bail amounts. There is no Nevada-mandated "cooling off" period associated with this type of offense, unlike domestic violence. However, most folks will want to seek legal advice upon jail release.
Also throughout NRS 203, for instances in sections 203.020 - 203.110 details different variants of crimes that sort of fall under the "disturbing the peace" heading but are different and specific, misdemeanor crimes in their own right.
1. Assembling to Disturb Peace: 203.020 - 2 or more simultaneously disturbing peace despite request to disperse from authorities.
2. Provoking Breach of Peace: 203.030 - actively promoting someone else to breach the peace.
3. Publishing Matter Inciting Breach of Peace: 203.040 - written materials or media used to incite breach of peace.
4. Affray: 203.050 - mutual agreement by 2 or more to fight.
5. Unlawful Assembly: 203.060 - multiple people coming together to do something illegal.
6. Rout and Riot: 203.070 - multiple people advancing toward unlawful act (rout) and the actually engaging in an illegal act together (riot).
7. Armed Association: 203.080 - Assembling together armed as a military company without consent from Governor or proper authorities.
8. Disturbing Meeting: 203.090 - Anyone willfully interfering with an otherwise legal assembly.
9. Offenses in Public Conveyances: 203.100 - using profane or offensive language or quarrelling in a public conveyance.
10. Forcible Entry and Detainer: 203.110 - unlawfully returning to forcibly or illegally take possessions from a place after being told by authorities not to do so.
Keep in mind, being convicted of the above "disturbing the peace" type crimes is punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and 180 days in the county jail.
Also throughout NRS 203, for instances in sections 203.020 - 203.110 details different variants of crimes that sort of fall under the "disturbing the peace" heading but are different and specific, misdemeanor crimes in their own right.
1. Assembling to Disturb Peace: 203.020 - 2 or more simultaneously disturbing peace despite request to disperse from authorities.
2. Provoking Breach of Peace: 203.030 - actively promoting someone else to breach the peace.
3. Publishing Matter Inciting Breach of Peace: 203.040 - written materials or media used to incite breach of peace.
4. Affray: 203.050 - mutual agreement by 2 or more to fight.
5. Unlawful Assembly: 203.060 - multiple people coming together to do something illegal.
6. Rout and Riot: 203.070 - multiple people advancing toward unlawful act (rout) and the actually engaging in an illegal act together (riot).
7. Armed Association: 203.080 - Assembling together armed as a military company without consent from Governor or proper authorities.
8. Disturbing Meeting: 203.090 - Anyone willfully interfering with an otherwise legal assembly.
9. Offenses in Public Conveyances: 203.100 - using profane or offensive language or quarrelling in a public conveyance.
10. Forcible Entry and Detainer: 203.110 - unlawfully returning to forcibly or illegally take possessions from a place after being told by authorities not to do so.
Keep in mind, being convicted of the above "disturbing the peace" type crimes is punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and 180 days in the county jail.