Laws that could get students into trouble

No one goes looking for trouble when they come to college; it just seems to happen. Here are a few Kent ordinances to look out for during your time here. And, just so you know what you’re up against if you do get in trouble, here is a list of punishments. Don’t say you haven’t been warned.

Disorderly Conduct:

Intoxication: No person shall act in an offensive manner, which could increase the risk of physical harm or destruction of property in a public place while drunk.

– VIOLATION:  Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

Inciting to Violence:

No person shall knowingly engage in conduct designed to urge or incite another to commit any offense of violence.

– VIOLATION: Inciting to violence is a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Failure to Disperse:

The refusal of any group of five or more people, participating in disorderly conduct, to disband when ordered to by a law enforcement official. 

– VIOLATION: Failure to disperse is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

 Unlawful Noise:

It is illegal for anyone to use any possession to make unnecessary or unusually loud noises, which endangers the safety of the city.

– VIOLATION: Unlawful Noise is a minor misdemeanor. If the offender continues to generate the loud noise he/she, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

Purchase, consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor:

No person under the age of 21 years is allowed to purchase or be under the influence of any intoxicating liquor.

The prohibition does not apply if the underage person is accompanied by a parent, or a spouse who is not an underage person, or legal guardian, or the beer or intoxicating liquor is given by a physician or for religious purposes.

– VIOLATION: The purchase, consumption, or possession by a minor is a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Penalties:

A fine in the following amount:

– For a misdemeanor of the first degree, not more than $1,000, or no more than 180 days in jail.

– For a misdemeanor of the second degree, not more than $750, or no more than 90 days in jail.

– For a misdemeanor of the third degree, not more than $500, or no more than 60 days in jail.

– For a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, not more than $250, or no more than 30 days in jail.

– For a minor misdemeanor, no more than $150.

Source: www.kentohio.org