Breach of the Peace

Breach of the peace can sometimes be prosecuted as “threatening or abusive behaviour” under section 38 of the Criminal Procedure & Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010.

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Many such cases are heard in Aberdeen courts every year, and in courts all over the United Kingdom. Sometimes the charge is relatively minor in nature but no matter how trivial they may seem or how common it may be, being charged with disorderly conduct in Aberdeen could cause problems in both your private and professional life. We encourage anybody who is facing such charges to contact us straight away so that we can help them to handle the charges in a dignified manner and to obtain the best outcome as swiftly as possible.

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Most people are not sure what constitutes a breach of the peace until they are actually charged with an offence. Frequently the conduct is prosecuted under the statutory alternative of “s38” threatening and abusive behaviour and the seemingly minor nature of many public order offences means that it is quite easy to fall foul of the law without even realising it. Whilst some public order offences, such as those involving prostitution or drugs, may be easy to avoid, others are not so obvious. There is a huge range of conduct which could lead to you facing a charge of this nature.

Whatever the nature of the offence, we can help you to defend yourself against charges of public disorder in Aberdeen and the surrounding area.