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A Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge at Phoenix Municipal Court carried up to 180 days jail, fines up to $2,500, and a stipulated 36-month probation fallback if diversion failed. Future First secured PADP entry and the case closed with no conviction.
At a glance
| Court | Phoenix Municipal Court |
| Original charge | Disorderly Conduct – Unreasonable Noise (ARS § 13-2904(A)(2)), Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| Presumptive exposure | Up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 3 years probation, permanent criminal record |
| Fallback if diversion failed | 36 months probation plus 5 days jail (stipulated) |
| Result | Phoenix Positive Alternatives Diversion Program completed; case closed without judgment of guilt |
| Conviction | None |
| Eligibility for set aside | N/A (no conviction) |
| 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)(2) at Phoenix Municipal Court. A C1M conviction in Arizona carries up to 180 days jail, up to $2,500 fine plus 78% surcharge, up to 3 years probation, and a permanent criminal record affecting employment, housing, and licensing.
If diversion failed, the stipulated fallback sentence was 36 months probation plus 5 days jail. That fallback hung over the case until the diversion completion was confirmed.
What we did
After Future First negotiated entry into the Phoenix Positive Alternatives Diversion Program, the client completed every condition of the program. The case closed without a judgment of guilt entered.
No conviction was entered. No jail, fine, or probation was imposed. The stipulated fallback sentence was avoided entirely. Under ARS § 13-911, the arrest record is eligible for sealing immediately.
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If you’re facing a misdemeanor in Phoenix Municipal Court
The Phoenix Positive Alternatives Diversion Program (PADP) is one of the strongest pre-conviction resolution tracks available in Phoenix Municipal Court for eligible Class 1 Misdemeanor cases. The program covers Disorderly Conduct, Assault, Criminal Damage, and certain other low-level offenses. Participants complete counseling, community service, and program-specific conditions. On successful completion, the State declines further prosecution and the case closes without judgment of guilt.
PADP eligibility is not automatic. The prosecutor has discretion over which cases qualify. Defense work in the early phase of the case (before the State commits to a hard plea posture) tends to produce the best PADP outcomes. A clean prior history, demonstrable mitigating factors, and proactive engagement with counseling all weigh in the diversion decision.
The fallback structure matters too. PADP plea agreements typically include a stipulated fallback sentence that kicks in if diversion fails. A heavier fallback (longer probation, more jail) gives the prosecutor leverage. Negotiating a lighter fallback at the front end limits downside exposure if anything goes wrong during the program.
Future First Criminal Law has handled PADP and related municipal-court diversion cases across Phoenix and the wider Maricopa County. We know how the program operates, what conditions tend to apply, and how to position a case so the prosecutor agrees to diversion rather than a conviction-track plea.
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 misdemeanor charge in Phoenix Municipal Court? 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 for PADP entry and dismissal.
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.