State v. Riddle

MARTIN (Robert M.), Judge.

Defendants Riddle and Maida assign as error the failure of the trial court to grant their motions for dismissal. Defendants contend the State did not introduce sufficient evidence to establish the elements of the crime of riot. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-288.2(a) the component elements that constitute the crime of riot are as follows:

*36(1) Public disturbance;(2) Assemblage;(3) Three or more persons;(4) Disorderly and violent conduct, or the imminent threat of such conduct; and(5) Results in injury or damages to persons or property or creates a clear and present danger…