Does anyone know the typical fine for a noise violation in College Station (first offense).

tia

A loud party or noise violation falls under the Texas Penal Code Section 42.01 Disorderly Conduct (a)(5): a person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly; makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy. Disorderly Conduct is a Class C Misdemeanor and is punishable by fine up to $ 500.00.

I think mine was $370.

Do they typically assign the maximum fine, or does it depend on the circumstances?

blaring texas country, ticklesac, saving abel, or tmh's brand of gay music = max fine


most others minimum.

Not sure, friend of mine got one a while back, I'm pretty sure it was at least $300. Ridiculous. I remember when the old hag who used to live above me called the cops for "noise" on me... when it was me, my girlfriend, and one other friend hanging out and watching TV. Cop came to the door, said he was called, but we're obviously not being loud, said sorry for bothering us, and left.

I think the first time around, they charge about $400. My roommate and I got out of one because my roommate and the officer were both Army reserves. The cops were also not called to our party. They heard it from the station parking lot.

my neighbors each got one and paid 480 each.

if you go contest your ticket he knocks the price down everytime. he says because you showed up you put some effort into getting it removed. I got mine knocked down from $360 to $225

Thanks for the responses

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A loud party or noise violation falls under the Texas Penal Code Section 42.01 Disorderly Conduct (a)(5): a person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly; makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy. Disorderly Conduct is a Class C Misdemeanor and is punishable by fine up to $ 500.00.

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Correct, typical fine is in the $350 to $400 range.

Also, very crappy of College station to charge under the Texas penal code instead of using its own city ordinance. Under the city ordinance, they can collect the same fine, but it doesn't carry the consequences of a disorderly conduct around for 5 years (like having to list on some job applications, can't get a CHL). Many people make dumb decisions in college, and something as stupid as this one shouldn't have to follow them around. If you're ever given the choice between an MIP and a noised violation, take the MIP. It will be worse up front, but in the end in won't affect you as much.

For the record, I never got a noise violation, just know several that dealt with the consequences (GF can't get a CHL for another 2 years or so because sophomore year her roommates threw a party and she didn't leave, all 3 got noise violations).

[This message has been edited by Brad06ag (edited 1/25/2009 6:26p).]

mine was like $400, 3 years ago

and the fine is in that range per resident. 4 people living in a house, 4 noise violation tickets.

Did you say "hello" to somebody too loudly while walking down the street or was it the weedeater?

mine was $260 for bryan..

talk to the judge and you can get it reduced.. i got mine reduced to $150.

stupid college kids acting like animals and then whining about the consequences