American Samoa § 46.4502 - Disturbing private peace.

Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4502 — Disturbing private peace., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 46.4502. Disturbing private peace.

(a) A person commits the crime of private peace disturbance if he is on private property and unreasonably and purposely causes alarm to another person or persons on those premises by: (1) threatening to commit a crime against any person or (2) fighting. (b) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor had significant provocation for his conduct. (c) Private peace disturbance is a class C misdemeanor. Research Guide: MCC 574.020, 15 ASC 221, 15 ASC 602, 15 ASC 801, 15 ASC 802.

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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4502 cover?

Section 46.4502 ("Disturbing private peace.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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