Chapter 10.48
CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC PEACE1
Sections:
10.48.010 Disturbing meetings.
10.48.010 Disturbing meetings.
Every person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs any assembly or meeting not unlawful in its character is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 737 § 1.32.010, 1968).
10.48.030 Unlawful assembly.
Whenever three or more persons assemble with intent:
(1) To commit any unlawful act by force; or
(2) To carry out any purpose in such 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 to persons or property or any unlawful act;
such an assembly is unlawful, and every person participating therein by his presence, aid or instigation is guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, that prior to making arrest an order to disperse be given, and a reasonable time allowed for such dispersion. (Ord. 737 § 1.32.030, 1968).
10.48.050 Disorderly conduct.
It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following acts:
(1) Use abusive language and thereby intentionally create a risk of assault; or
(2) Without lawful authority intentionally obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic; or
(3) Create a disturbance of the public order by an act of violence or by any act likely to produce violence with the knowledge that the act is likely to create a public danger, alarm, disorder or nuisance; or
(4) Engage in fighting, or in violent, threatening or tumultuous behavior with the knowledge that the act is likely to create a public danger, alarm, disorder or nuisance. (Ord. 10-91 § 4, 1991; Ord. 818 § 2, 1971; Ord. 737 § 1.32.051, 1968).
For the statutory provisions regarding disturbance, riot and unlawful assembly, see Chapter 9.27 RCW.