(a) A person commits the crime of disorderly conduct if, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof, he:

    • (1) Engages in fighting or in violent tumultuous or threatening behavior; or
    • (2) Makes unreasonable noise; or
    • (3) In a public place uses abusive or obscene language or makes an obscene gesture; or
    • (4) Without lawful authority, disturbs any lawful assembly or meeting of persons; or
    • (5) Obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or a transportation facility; or
    • (6) Congregates with other person in a public place and refuses to comply with a lawful order of the police to disperse.
  • (b) Disorderly conduct is a Class C misdemeanor.

The above is an excerpt (as of 05 May 2006) from Title 13A Criminal Section of The Code of Alabama 1975. This information is for reference only. For further explanation please contact Russell Crumbley's Law Office.


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