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Simple English definitions for legal terms

unlawful assembly

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A quick definition of unlawful assembly:

An unlawful assembly is when three or more people gather together with the intention of causing trouble and disturbing the peace. They may be planning to do something illegal or just acting in a way that makes others feel scared or unsafe. Even if they didn't plan to cause trouble at first, if they start doing things that could lead to violence or danger, it becomes a crime. If they actually start being violent, it's called a riot. Anyone who takes part in an unlawful assembly or riot can be charged with a crime.

A more thorough explanation:

An unlawful assembly is when three or more people gather together with the intention of disturbing the public peace. This means that they plan to do something that could cause danger to the people around them and make others feel afraid. It doesn't matter if their purpose is legal or illegal, as long as they intend to cause trouble.

If the group takes steps towards carrying out their plan, it becomes a "rout." If they actually go through with it and cause violence, it becomes a "riot." Anyone who participates in any of these actions is guilty of a misdemeanor.

  • A group of people gather outside a courthouse with signs and loudspeakers, shouting and blocking the entrance. They are not allowed to do this because it disturbs the peace and could intimidate people who need to enter the courthouse.
  • A group of people gather in a park to protest a new law. They have not obtained a permit to protest and their actions could cause danger to others in the park. This is an unlawful assembly.
  • A group of people gather outside a store and start breaking windows and stealing items. This is a riot because they are causing violence and damage to property.

These examples illustrate how an unlawful assembly can be dangerous and disruptive to the community. It is important to respect the laws and regulations in place to maintain public safety and order.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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