breach of peace

Example Sentences

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The magistrate said the protest could have incited other people to join, and cause a breach of peace.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2022

Mr. Mills was arrested and charged with breach of peace.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022

Gilshteyn was initially charged with breach of peace, but those charges were upgraded after prosecutors reviewed video of the incident, including footage from WTNH-TV.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2021

The woman was arrested and charged with second-degree breach of peace.

From Fox News • May 28, 2020

The Thing was sacred, and a breach of peace at the thing-place was considered a great crime.

From Norwegian Life by Clough, Ethlyn T.