Stephan and Tito are playing basketball in the park with some friends. They are taking a break when they begin discussing politics. Stephan is a democrat and Tito is a Republican. They begin arguing loudly and pushing each other. A police officer cruising by the park hears the commotion and stops to talk to the two men.
-Based on the information provided,what crime could the officer charge Stephan and Tito with?
A) disorderly conduct
B) loitering
C) vagrancy
D) public intoxication

Question

Stephan and Tito are playing basketball in the park with some friends. They are taking a break when they begin discussing politics. Stephan is a democrat and Tito is a Republican. They begin arguing loudly and pushing each other. A police officer cruising by the park hears the commotion and stops to talk to the two men.
-​Based on the information provided,what crime could the officer charge Stephan and Tito with?
A) ​disorderly conduct
B) ​loitering
C) ​vagrancy
D) ​public intoxication

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stephan and Tito's argument and physical altercation in a public place could be considered disorderly conduct, which is a crime. Loitering, vagrancy, and public intoxication do not apply based on the information provided.

Stephan and Tito Are Playing Basketball in the Park with Some