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Code · Pennsylvania · Title 18 — CRIMES AND OFFENSES · Chapter 55

§ 5501. Riot.

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§ 5501. Riot.
A person is guilty of riot, a felony of the third degree, if he participates with two or more others in a course of disorderly conduct:
(1)with intent to commit or facilitate the commission of a felony or misdemeanor;
(2)with intent to prevent or coerce official action; or
(3)when the actor or any other participant to the knowledge of the actor uses or plans to use a firearm or other deadly weapon.
18c5501v
Cross References. Section 5501 is referred to in section 6105 of this title.
18c5502s
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