Professional Soccer Player In Orlando Arrested After Fight With Wife At Nightclub
According to a report from Fox 35 Orlando, a professional soccer player and his wife have been arrested at an altercation at a nightclub. Mason Stajduhar—the goalkeeper for the Orlando City Soccer Club of Major League Soccer (MLS)—was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. His wife was arrested as well. In this article, our Orlando criminal defense attorney provides a more detailed overview of the case.
Professional Soccer Player Arrested While Attempting to Re-Enter Nightclub
Mason Stajduhar is a 26-year-old goalkeeper of the Orlando City Soccer Club. He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after an altercation directly outside Tier nightclub in Orlando. His wife was also arrested. The incident occurred around one in the morning after Mr. Stajduhar was ejected from the club. He reportedly attempted to reenter, despite the resistance of security. He claimed that he was attempting to check on his wife after she claimed she was hit by a bouncer. Both Mr. Stajduhar and Mrs. Stajduhar reportedly appeared intoxicated. An officer for the Orlando Police Department called them “disruptive.”
What is Disorderly Conduct?
Broadly defined, disorderly conduct is a legal term used to describe actions that disturb the public peace or general decorum. It can apply to a wide array of different behaviors—from fighting to making unreasonably loud noise to being excessively disruptive. The charge is commonly applied when a person’s behavior is deemed to interfere with the normal operation of society but does not necessarily otherwise involve serious criminal conduct.
An Overview of Disorderly Conduct Charges in Florida
Is disorderly conduct a misdemeanor or a felony? In Florida, the charge is typically classified as a second-degree misdemeanor criminal offense. Under state law (Florida Statute § 877.03), disorderly conduct is the “breach of the peace.” The law addressed conduct that corrupts public morals, outrages the sense of public decency, or affects the peace and quiet of persons who may witness them. Here are three key points to understand about the law in Florida:
- Broad Application: The statute a wide range of disruptive behaviors, including fighting and loud arguing. In some ways, law enforcement officers used disorderly conduct as a “catch-all” offense.
- The Penalties: A conviction for disorderly conduct is a serious offense. It is a second degree misdemeanor that may result in fines up to $500 and/or up to 60 days in jail.
- Legal Defenses: You have the right to defend yourself against a disorderly conduct charge. Common defenses include the exercise of First Amendment rights and lack of intent.
Contact Our Orlando Disorderly Conduct Defense Lawyer Today
At The Baez Law Firm, our Orlando criminal defense attorney has the experience to defend all types of disorderly conduct cases. If you or your loved one was arrested and charged with an offense, we can help. Contact our team today for your fully private case review. With a law office in Orlando, we provide aggressive criminal defense representation throughout Central Florida, including in Winter Garden, Winter Park, Lake Buena Vista, Sanford, and Kissimmee.
Source:
fox35orlando.com/news/orlando-city-soccer-player-wife-arrested-after-fight-at-downtown-club-police
