Legal Consequences of Rioting
These days, it seems like every time you turn on the news, you encounter a story about a riot. Major cities throughout the United States are dealing with the fallout from riots. While everyone knows that riots are frightening and illegal, few of us understand what the legal ramifications are of getting caught in the middle of a riot.
If you’re upset about something, you have the right to start and/or participate in a protest. The catch is that for the protest to remain legal it has to be peaceful. You aren’t allowed to do anything that could be perceived as violent nor are you allowed to encourage others to participate in committing violence. The moment you do either of those things, you’re violating the law.
If you incite a riot in California you’re breaking California Penal Code 404.6 PC. You’ll violate this law whenever you:
- Are actively engaged in a riot
- Engage in acts of violence or force during a riot
- Commit an act that results in property damage or results in burned property
14 January, 2021
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