AFFRAY
A criminal offense generally defined as the fighting of two or more persons in a public place that disturbs others.
The offense originated under the COMMON
LAW and in some jurisdictions has become a
statutory crime. Although an agreement to fight
is not an element of the crime under the common-
law definition, some statutes provide that
an affray can occur only when two or more persons
agree to fight in a public place.
An affray is a type of DISORDERLY CONDUCT
and a breach of the peace since it is conduct that
disturbs the peace of the community. It is punishable
by a fine, imprisonment, or both.
