breach of the peace

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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

Tammy never reported Booth but in 2016 she was convicted of a breach of the peace against him.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

If a member, however, commits an offense amounting to a breach of the peace, his immunity from arrest ceases and he may be dealt with by the courts as any other offender.

From Government in the United States National, State and Local by Garner, James Wilford