Surely, each of you has heard that there is such an administrative misconduct as provided for in Article 158 of the Code of Administrative Offenses - petty hooliganism. This is a kind of administrative offense, which encroaches on the peace and public order of citizens.
Petty hooliganism is expressed in ignoring and disrespecting the rules of decency and decent behavior, as well as in neglecting the interests and rights of those around the violator of public order or the public as a whole. In accordance with the legislation, this offense is recognized as gross obscene abuse in public and in public places, insulting and disrespectful harassment of passing citizens or similar actions.
Such a violation of public order now occurs all the time, especially in the days of mass festivities. This is due, first of all, to the fact that on such days a large amount of alcoholic beverages is consumed, and people lose control over their behavior.
A specific list of such actions that would fall under the definition of “petty hooliganism” is not provided for in the law. Therefore, under other actions at the discretion of specially authorized bodies, as well as persons holding certain positions, one should understand a wide range of unlawful misconduct that violates public order. This can be at work, 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 house, in the countryside, etc.
As a rule, petty hooliganism is actions that are committed in the presence of other citizens. However, it is possible that as an offense, obscene signs and inscriptions on walls, fences or fences can be considered at night when there are no eyewitnesses on the street, or elements of hidden vandalism and so on. Petty hooliganism can only be committed intentionally. This means that the person is well aware that he performs such actions, and wants to do it.
Responsibility for petty hooliganism lies only with persons who, at the time of its commission, have reached the age of sixteen. If the age of the offender is less, respectively, no liability can be discussed.
The punishment provided for petty hooliganism is a fine. Correctional work may also be assigned to the extent specified in Article 158 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. An administrative arrest of up to fifteen days can still be applied. He can be appointed only as a judge in cases where, for certain circumstances or taking into account the characteristics of the personality of the violator of public order, the application of other measures is recognized as insufficient in full.
Petty hooliganism differs from hooliganism, which is provided for in paragraph 1 of Article 213 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, in the absence of public danger and a smaller measure of disturbing public order.