disturbance of peace

disturbance of peace
Interruption of the peace, quiet, and good order of a neighborhood or community, particularly by unnecessary and distracting noises. Conduct which tends to annoy all good citizens and which does in fact annoy anyone present not favoring it. Com. v. Orlando, Mass., 359 N.E.2d 810. In some jurisdictions (e.g. Calif.) term includes an affray. "Breach of the peace" and "disturbing the peace" are synonymous terms. People v. Cohen, 1 C.A.3d 94, 81 Cal.Rptr. 503, 505.
See also breach of the peace

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