breach of peace

Example Sentences

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He was told by police his presence was causing a "breach of peace", in a video posted online.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

Mr. Mills was arrested and charged with breach of peace.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022

Gilshteyn was initially charged with breach of peace, but those charges were upgraded after prosecutors reviewed video of the incident, including footage from WTNH-TV.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2021

He was charged with breach of peace after a June incident and disorderly conduct more recently after his appalling actions with the Confederate flag.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2019

Later on, it was paid to the community, for the breach of peace; and still later to the judge, or king, or lord, when they had appropriated to themselves the rights of the community.

From Mutual Aid; a factor of evolution by Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz