What do you think will happen to me if I set off a fire alarm while visiting a friend’s school?
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What do you think will happen to me if I set off a fire alarm while visiting a friend’s school?
Last night I was being an idiot and sprayed an extinguisher at 2 am and it set off the alarm. I ended up getting arrested for disturbing the peace and false fire alarm. I went to court this morning. I have no criminal background, am a full time student and have a very good track record.The judge mentioned jail time so I’m freaking out.
Asked on November 26, 2014 under Criminal Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
So you need to ask for a public defender or tell your parents to hire you an attorney - pronto! Generally it is a misdemeanor but you could be charged with a felony and that is VERY serious. I would get an attorney to help you through this. The fact that you have no prior record of criminal activity is good and that you are a moving toward a future (in school full time). Let the attorney help you get through this mistake.
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