Minor hooliganism and its consequences

Surely, each of you heard that there is such an administrative offense, provided by Article 158 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, - petty hooliganism. This is a kind of administrative violation, which encroaches on the tranquility and public order of citizens.

Minor hooliganism is expressed in ignoring and disregarding the rules of decency and decent behavior, as well as neglecting the interests and rights of those who violate the public order of persons or the public as a whole. According to the law, this offense is a gross obscene language in public and in public places, insulting and disrespectful harassment of passing citizens or similar actions.

Such a disturbance of public order now occurs very often, especially in the days of mass festivities. This is due, first of all, to the fact that on these days a lot of alcoholic beverages are consumed, and people lose control over their behavior.

A specific list of such actions, which would fall under the definition of "petty hooliganism", is not provided for in the law. Therefore, other actions at the discretion of specially authorized bodies, as well as persons occupying certain positions, should be understood as a wide range of unlawful offenses that violate public order. It can be in production, in domestic conditions, in cultural organizations, on the streets or in other public places, while traveling in public transport, in the entrance or apartment of a residential building, in a countryside, etc.

As a rule, petty hooliganism is actions that are committed in the presence of other citizens. However, it is possible that this offense can be considered the application of obscene signs and inscriptions on the walls, fences or fences at night, when there are no eyewitnesses on the street, or elements of hidden vandalism and so on. Minor hooliganism can only be committed intentionally. This means that the person is perfectly aware that he is doing such actions, and wishes to do so.

Responsibility for minor hooliganism is borne only by persons who at the time of its commission reached the age of sixteen. If the age of the offender is less, respectively, there can be no question of any responsibility.

The punishment for fine hooliganism is fine. Also, corrective labor may be assigned within the limits specified in Article 158 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. Another administrative arrest can be applied for up to fifteen days. He can be appointed only by a judge in cases where, under certain circumstances or taking into account the characteristics of the personality of the violator of public order, the application of other measures is deemed insufficient to the full.

Minor hooliganism differs from hooliganism, which is stipulated in part 1 of Article 213 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the absence of public danger and a lesser measure of violation of public order.