§ 240.05 Riot in the second degree.\n A person is guilty of riot in the second degree when, simultaneously\nwith four or more other persons, he engages in tumultuous and violent\nconduct and thereby intentionally or recklessly causes or creates a\ngrave risk of causing public alarm.\n Riot in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.\n
N.Y. Penal Law § 240.05
Riot in the second degree
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 52 Misc. 3d 270 - People v. Michie (2016)
Most recently applied in People v. Burwell (April 2020)
2014-09-22
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