NCJ Number
76749
Journal
SAN DIEGO COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT QUARTERLY Volume: 9 Issue: 2 Dated: (1980) Pages: 9-18
Date Published
1980
Length
10 pages
Annotation
Written for California law enforcement officers, this article explains the most frequently used provisions of the State penal code covering breaches of the peace.
Abstract
Disturbing the peace, exhibiting a gun in a threatening manner, unlawful assembly, unlawful assembly as a paramilitary organization, rout, riot, lynching, and incitement to riot are discussed. Each major category is broken down into subcategories. For example, unlawful assembly is examined according to the intent of purpose of assembly, conduct made punishable, and the application of the definition. Although the well-trained officer must realize that the first amendment jealously guards against governmental invasion of the rights of free expression and assembly, the officer should be keenly aware that expression may be regulated as to time, place, and manner so that such expression will not substantially interfere with the rights of others. (Author abstract modified)