Disturbing the Peace ALERT


Disturbing the Peace Defined

Oklahoma law defines disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace as:

  • the willful or malicious disturbing of the peace and quiet of any person, neighborhood, town, or city by loud or unusual noise;
  • the use of abusive, obscene, or violent language;
  • making threats of bodily injury, death, or the destruction of property;
  • arguing or fighting;
  • shooting off firearms; or
  • running a horse at unusual speed down public roadways.