Pennsylvania | Criminal Law
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disorderly conduct
I received a disorderly conduct citation (section 5503 (a) 4) after leaving a
bar. I sat down on a bench on the sidewalk and eventually vomitted to the
side of the bench. At that point I stood up and began walking away and
vomitted one more time. An officer stopped me and issued the citation. I
was very cooporative and he eventually called a cab for me. At no point was I
incapcitated or unconcious.
1. What is the impact of a summary offense conviction on my criminal record?
2. Is there a way to plead guilty without affecting my record?
3. Should I hire representation?
4. What are the chances of making a case that I made an attempt to be
somewhat discreet (by vomitting on the side and, afterwords, leaving the
scene)?
5. What is the basis for being ''reckless'' in creating a physically offensive
condition? Is it for any situation where one vomits in public, e.g. the flu, or
does there have to be signs of intoxication (and what level of intoxication--
after all, someone could get sick on one strong drink)?
6. How can I obtain the officer's notes from that evening before a hearing?
Sorry for the lengthy question? Any advice is appreciated.
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