breach of the peace

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

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Another person was arrested for a breach of the peace.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Mr Kohli is also accused of conducting himself in a disorderly manner and committing a breach of the peace on the same occasion.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

The Chesterfield County deputies were charged Monday with misconduct in office, criminal conspiracy and aggravated breach of the peace, according to the warrants from the State Law Enforcement Division.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Jean Marot, student,—um, um, um!—charged with—with—let's see—with uttering seditious cries calculated to lead to a breach of the peace.

From Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life by Murray, Charles Theodore