A Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge at Peoria Municipal Court would have produced a permanent criminal record and probation. Future First worked the case through motion practice and discovery, and the court dismissed the case.
At a glance
| Court | Peoria Municipal Court |
| Original charge | Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | Permanent C1M criminal record, probation as standard structure, jail exposure, fines, and a misdemeanor disorderly conduct entry that surfaces on every background check for employment, housing, and licensing |
| Result | State filed Motion to Dismiss; court granted dismissal in December 2024; no conviction; no probation; no jail; no fines |
| Eligibility for sealing | Immediate under ARS § 13-911 (case ended in dismissal) |
The stakes
The client faced a Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge under ARS § 13-2904(A)(1) in Peoria Municipal Court. A C1M Disorderly Conduct conviction carries a permanent criminal record, probation as the standard structure, jail exposure, fines, and a misdemeanor entry that follows the client through background checks for life. Employers, landlords, and licensing boards treat any C1M conviction as a disqualifier on sensitive roles.
What we did
Future First worked the case through motion practice and discovery, pushing on the State’s ability to prove the elements. The State filed a Motion to Dismiss and the court granted the dismissal in December 2024. No conviction entered. No probation, no jail, no fines. Set aside under ARS § 13-905 not needed because no conviction. Arrest record sealing under ARS § 13-911 became available immediately because no conviction triggered a wait period.
What the client said
Amazing experience with these people. Zach Divelbiss and the rest of my legal team were easy to communicate with, and responded quickly to any calls or texts. They obviously love their job. They are competitive in nature, and it feels personal the way they fight for you. I have their card and I keep it with me. They literally saved my life.
— Verified Google review
If you’re facing a Disorderly Conduct misdemeanor in Arizona
Motion practice is the underused defense tool in misdemeanor cases. Most defendants assume the case will end in either a plea or a trial. The third path — defense Motions to Dismiss based on proof problems, jurisdictional issues, or insufficient elements — can close the case without a plea and without a trial. When the defense surfaces real proof problems and presses them through motions, the State sometimes responds by filing its own dismissal rather than litigating.
Future First Criminal Law has handled Disorderly Conduct cases across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Peoria Municipal Court and other West Valley municipal courts handle proof-quality challenges and Motion practice on misdemeanor cases.
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
Call us
Facing a Disorderly Conduct charge in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-932-7890 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.