Guam § 61 - Loitering or Prowling; Defined & Punished;
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 61 — Loitering or Prowling; Defined & Punished;, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61. Loitering or Prowling; Defined & Punished;
Defenses.
(a) A person commits a violation if he loiters or prowls in a
place, at a time, or in a manner not usual for law-abiding
individuals under circumstances that warrant alarm for the safety
of persons or property in the vicinity. Among the circumstances
which may be considered in determining whether such alarm is
warranted is the fact that the person takes flight upon appearance
of a peace officer, refuses to identify himself, or manifestly
endeavors to conceal himself or any object.
A person commits a violation if he loiters or prowls in or in
close proximity to a school bus stop, at a time, or in a manner not
usual for law-abiding individuals under circumstances that
warrant alarm for the safety of persons or property in the
vicinity.
(b) Unless flight by the person or other circumstances
makes it impracticable, a peace officer shall prior to any arrest
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for an offense under this Section afford the person an
opportunity to dispel any alarm which would otherwise be
warranted, by requesting him to identify himself and explain his
presence and conduct.
(c) No person shall be convicted of an offense under this
Section if the peace officer did not comply with Subsection (b)
or if it appears at trial that the explanation given by the person
was true and, if believed by the peace officer at the time would
have dispelled the alarm.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 61
What does Guam Code Annotated § 61 cover?
Section 61 ("Loitering or Prowling; Defined & Punished;") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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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