A person is guilty of disorderly conduct when, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof. New York's Disorderly Conduct under Penal Law Section 240.20 is a violation and not a crime.You may be able to defend yourself against charges of disorderly conduct with the help of a qualified criminal defense attorney. Call Michael D. Litman, or online to make an appointment for a free analysis of your disorderly conduct violation case. If you have been charged with disorderly conduct, call our experienced team of New York criminal attorneys now at 877-377-8666. You should be able to post a bond and quite possibly a personal recognizance bond promising to appear in court. Although disorderly conduct is not considered a crime, it can still have negative consequences such as jail time. Contact our attorneys for a consultation! Disorderly conduct is a common charge, due to the many different subdivisions that are included in the statute. Welcome to Beaver Creek, You're Under Arrest is the motto of the Avon police department and what you described actually happened to me.