breach of the peace
Example Sentences
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Prison officers had previously claimed the 30-year-old, who was on remand for unpaid fines and breach of the peace, had smashed up his cell and covered himself in excrement.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
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 ● Nov. 25, 2025
Mr Marshall, from Carluke in South Lanarkshire, was 30 when he died nine years ago while on remand awaiting a court appearance over unpaid fines and breach of the peace charges.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024
It is understood that Jonathan had been convicted of offences including breach of the peace.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2024
We were like the deputy sheriff who goes out with a warrant duly issued to arrest a man charged with unlawful breach of the peace.
From The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by Blount, James H.
