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A Class 1 Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge at Tempe Municipal Court could have produced 180 days jail and a permanent criminal record. Future First secured entry into the Tempe Title 9 Diversion Program and the case closed without judgment of guilt.
At a glance
| Court | Tempe Municipal Court |
| Original charge | Disorderly Conduct (ARS § 13-2904(A)(1)), 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 | Tempe Title 9 Diversion Program completed; case closed without judgment of guilt; 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)(1) at Tempe Municipal 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 negotiated entry into the Tempe Title 9 Diversion Program, the client entered diversion in September 2023 and completed every condition of the program. The case closed without judgment of guilt.
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 charge in Tempe
The Tempe Title 9 Diversion Program is the municipal diversion track for eligible misdemeanor cases at Tempe Municipal Court. The program is authorized under Tempe City Code Title 9 (the criminal code chapter). Participants complete counseling, education modules, or community service depending on the case category. On successful completion, the State declines further prosecution and the case closes without judgment of guilt.
Tempe Title 9 Diversion is one of several municipal-level diversion programs in the Phoenix metro. Each city has its own version (Phoenix has PADP, Glendale uses § 9-500.22 pre-judgment diversion, Mesa has its own program). Eligibility, conditions, and program length vary. The defense work to secure entry generally follows the same pattern across cities: written deviation request, documented mitigating factors, and proactive engagement before the State commits to a hard plea posture.
Future First Criminal Law has handled Tempe Title 9 Diversion cases and other municipal diversion tracks across Maricopa County and Arizona. We know how Tempe Municipal Court and other municipal courts handle diversion eligibility, and how to position a case for entry.
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 Tempe 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 diversion entry.
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.