breach of the peace

Example Sentences

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Kastrati was earlier acquitted of charges of breach of the peace, stealing a car and motoring offences when the prosecution withdrew the charges.

From BBC

Another person was arrested for a breach of the peace.

From BBC

Mr Marshall, from Carluke in South Lanarkshire, was on remand for unpaid fines and breach of the peace charges when he experienced a mental health crisis.

From BBC

The policies include a new definition of what counts as a disruption to include “speech or conduct that is likely to incite an immediate breach of the peace.”

From Los Angeles Times

Police said officers "enforced cordons in the area to prevent a breach of the peace and three arrests were made".

From BBC