What is disorderly conduct in Alabama?

Short Answer: Disorderly conduct includes certain public fighting, threats, unreasonable noise, abusive language, disturbance of lawful assemblies, obstruction, and related conduct.

Explanation: Ala. Code § 13A-11-7 requires intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, or reckless creation of that risk. Common student cases involve arguments outside bars, loud confrontations, fights, game-day incidents, and police encounters.