US Lawyer Database

For Lawyer-Seekers

YOU DESERVE THE BEST LAWYER

Home » US Law » 2019 US Virgin Islands Code » Title 14 - Crimes » Chapter 91 - Riots and Unlawful Assemblies

§ 1821. Riot defined

A riot is— (1) any disturbance of the public peace by the use of force or violence to any other person or to property; or (2) any threat or attempt to commit such disturbance or to do any unlawful act by the use of force or violence, when accompanied by immediate power of execution— by […]

§ 1822. Punishment for riot

Whoever participates in any riot shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.

§ 1823. Unlawful assembly defined

(a) Whenever three or more persons— (1) assemble with intent to commit any unlawful act by force; (2) assemble with intent to carry out any purpose in such a manner as to disturb the public peace; or (3) being assembled, attempt or threaten any act tending toward a breach of the peace or an injury […]

§ 1825. Remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning

Whoever remains present at the place of an unlawful assembly or riot after the persons assembled have been lawfully warned to disperse and who is not a public officer or person assisting them in attempting to disperse the same, shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.

§ 1826. Refusing to aid in suppressing a riot

Whoever, being present at the place of an unlawful assembly or riot and being commanded by a duly authorized public officer to act or aid in suppressing the riot, or in protecting persons or property, or in arresting a person guilty or charged with participating in the unlawful assembly or riot, neglects or refuses to […]