Q: What if I throw a party at my house?
A: If your party gets too loud or disturbs the peace, then you could be charged with "Disorderly Conduct" according to A.R.S. §13-2904.
Q: What is Disorderly Conduct?
A: Arizona law defines "Disorderly Conduct" (A.R.S. §13-2904) as:
- Fighting, violent, or seriously disruptive behavior
- Unreasonable noise
- Abusive or offensive language or gestures to any person present in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation
- Makes any lengthy commotion interfering with a lawful meeting or gathering
- Refusing to obey a lawful order to disperse issued to maintain public safety in dangerous proximity to a fire hazard or emergency
- Recklessly handling, displaying, or discharging a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument
Q: What do I do if people crash my party?
A: Crashing a party is trespassing, so it is illegal. If necessary, the police can be called to remove uninvited guests (A.R.S. §13-1504)
Laws may have changed since the last time this article was updated. The current and most up-to-date laws can be accessed here.
