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A Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct – Fighting charge at El Mirage City Court could have produced 180 days of jail exposure and a permanent record. Future First filed a Motion to Dismiss and the court granted it.
At a glance
| Court | El Mirage City Court |
| Original charge | Disorderly Conduct – Fighting (ARS § 13-2904), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | Up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 5 years probation, permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing |
| Result | Defense Motion to Dismiss granted by court in March 2023; case ended in full dismissal |
| Conviction | None |
| Eligibility for sealing | Immediate under ARS § 13-911 (case ended in dismissal) |
The stakes
The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct – Fighting charge under ARS § 13-2904 at El Mirage City Court. A C1M Disorderly Conduct conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus surcharges, up to 5 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing.
What we did
After Future First filed Notice of Appearance, demanded discovery, and pressed the State on its proof, the firm filed a Motion to Dismiss. The court granted the motion in March 2023. The case ended in full dismissal. No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately upon dismissal.
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If you’re facing a Disorderly Conduct – Fighting charge in Arizona
The “fighting” subsection of Arizona’s Disorderly Conduct statute targets conduct that disturbs the peace through physical altercation or threatened physical altercation. Defense work on these cases typically focuses on the State’s ability to prove specific intent and the actual nature of the disturbance.
Defense-side Motions to Dismiss in misdemeanor cases can be brought on several theories: failure to allege an offense, lack of probable cause, statute of limitations issues, jurisdictional problems, or proof inadequacies that surface during discovery. When the court grants the motion, the case ends without a plea, without a trial, and without a conviction. The arrest record becomes sealable immediately under ARS § 13-911.
Future First Criminal Law has handled Disorderly Conduct cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how El Mirage City Court and other West Valley municipal courts evaluate Motions to Dismiss, and how to build the proof record that supports them.
Related resources
- Arizona criminal defense — full overview of how we handle misdemeanor and felony charges
- Set aside and sealing in Arizona — how to clean up your record after a dismissal or conviction
Call us
Facing a Disorderly Conduct charge in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-900-7625 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of misdemeanor cases across Arizona. The earlier we are involved, the more options you have.
Anonymized in line with firm policy. Client name not used. Specific dates approximated to year only. Outcome described reflects this client’s actual results. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results. For more detailed information on Arizona Disorderly Conduct law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.