Guam § 61 - Disorderly Conduct; Defined & Punished.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 61 — Disorderly Conduct; Defined & Punished., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61. Disorderly Conduct; Defined & Punished.
(a) A person is guilty of disorderly conduct, if, with intent
to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly
creating a risk thereof, he:
(1) engages in fighting or threatening, or in violent or
tumultuous behavior;
(2) makes unreasonable noise or offensively coarse
utterance, gesture or display, or addresses abusive language
to any person present; or
(3) creates a hazardous or physically offensive
condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose of
the defendant.
(b) As used in this Section, Apublic@ means affecting or
likely to affect persons in a place to which the public or a
substantial group has access. Among the places included are
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highways, transport facilities, schools, prisons, apartment
houses, places of business or amusement, or any neighborhood.
(c) An offense under this Section is a petty misdemeanor if
the defendant's intent is to cause substantial harm or serious
inconvenience, or if he persists in disorderly conduct after
reasonable warning or request to desist. Otherwise disorderly
conduct is a violation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 61
What does Guam Code Annotated § 61 cover?
Section 61 ("Disorderly Conduct; Defined & Punished.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 61?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 61" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 61 apply to my situation?
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