Minnesota § 609.705 - UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.705 — UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609.705. UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY
When three or more persons assemble, each participant is guilty of unlawful assembly, which is a misdemeanor, if the assembly is:
(1) with intent to commit any unlawful act by force; or
(2) with intent to carry out any purpose in such manner as will disturb or threaten the public peace; or
(3) without unlawful purpose, but the participants so conduct themselves in a disorderly manner as to disturb or threaten the public peace.
History:
1963 c 753 art 1 s 609.705; 1971 c 23 s 69
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 609.705
What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.705 cover?
Section 609.705 ("UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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