riot

Unlawful assembly which has developed to stage of violence. State v. Lustig, 13 N.J.Super. 149, 80 A.2d 309, 310.

The term "riot" means a public disturbance involving

(1) an act or acts of violence by one or more persons part of an assemblage of three or more persons, which act or acts shall constitute a clear and present danger of, or shall result in, damage or injury to the property of any other person or to the person of any other individual or

(2) a threat or threats of the commission of an act or acts of violence by one or more persons part of an assemblage of three or more persons having, individually or collectively, the ability of immediate execution of such threat or threats, where the performance of the threatened acts or acts of violence would constitute a clear and present danger of, or would result in, damage or injury to the property of any other person or to the person of any other individual. 18 U.S.C.A. No. 2102(a).

A person is guilty of riot if he participates with two or more others in a course of disorderly conduct:

(a) with purpose to commit or facilitate the commission of a felony or misdemeanor;

(b) with purpose to prevent or coerce official action; or

(c) when the actor or any other participant to the knowledge of the actor uses or plans to use a firearm or other deadly weapon. Model Penal Code, No. 250.1.

@ incitement to riot

Incitement to riot is by words or conduct urging others to commit acts of force or violence against persons or property or to resist the lawful authority of law enforcement officers under circumstances which produce a clear and present danger of injury to persons or property or a breach of the public peace. The term "to incite a riot," or "to organize, promote, encourage, participate in, or carry on a riot", includes, but is not limited to urging or instigating other persons to riot, but shall not be deemed to mean the mere oral or written

(1) advocacy of ideas or

(2) expression of belief, not involving advocacy of any act or acts of violence or assertion of the tightness of, or the right to commit, any such act or acts. 18 U.S.C.A. No. 2102(b).

See also unlawful assembly

@ rioter

One who encourages, promotes, or takes part in riots. Symonds v. State, 66 Okl.Cr. 49, 89 P.2d 970, 974

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