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Noise Or Party Ticket Defense In East Lansing

An “enhanced party noise violation” in East Lansing is a misdemeanor offense with high fines and penalties. It occurs when a regular noise ordinance violation is accompanied by at least two aggravating factors. If you receive one, you can either pay the fine or contest it in the 54-B District Court.

How an enhanced violation is defined

An enhanced party noise violation is issued when a noise ordinance violation is observed with two or more of the following conditions:

  • A common source of alcohol, such as a keg.
  • Live entertainment, like a band or a DJ.
  • Charging an entrance fee to the residence or for alcohol.
  • Amplified sound that is audible outside the building.
  • Outdoor drinking games that involve alcohol.

Penalties

Penalties for enhanced noise violations in East Lansing are severe: 

  • Civil infraction: A violation in a residential area after 11 p.m. can carry a fine of up to $1,000.
  • Misdemeanor: For a party with over 50 people, or for a second offense, fines may start at $500, with additional penalties like a minimum of 72 hours of community service. A subsequent offense within seven years could lead to a fine of up to $1,000 and even jail time.

Read More:

https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/350/Alcohol-Parties

https://fsl.msu.edu/resources/local-laws-and-ordinances.html

Noise

 (section 26-81.

  • Do not create noise that would disturb your neighbors, including loud stereos, shouting, etc.
  • After 11 p.m., noise violations are misdemeanor offenses.
  • An enhanced party noise violation will occur if two or more of the following conditions apply:
    • 1) a common source of alcohol to serve the guests, such as a keg;
    • 2) live entertainment;
    • 3) a charge to gain entrance into the residence or to consume alcohol;
    • 4) amplified sound heard outside of the building; and
    • 5) outdoor drinking games where alcohol is involved.

https://library.municode.com/mi/east_lansing/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH26OF_ARTIIOFAGPUPEOR_DIV3NO#PTIICOOR_CH26OF_ARTIIOFAGPUPEOR_DIV3NO_S26-81UNNOPR

Contact Us

At Bahrie Law, PLLC, we routinely represent students attending Michigan State University. If you have received a noise or party ticket, call our office at 888-473-1289 to learn how we can help.